Mentor Program

Mentor Program

"Working with my Mentor has been invaluable and incredibly constructive. We have had three great sessions that have already directly benefited our programs and organization. Thank you so much for this mentorship program, it's just the best!" — ANCA Mentee

The ANCA Mentor Program fosters partnerships and collaboration by pairing ANCA members based on specific needs, areas of expertise, and desired outcomes.

Program participants engage in regular one-on-one meetings where mentees receive personalized guidance on leadership challenges and strategies. By sharing knowledge and experiences, mentors help mentees navigate the many aspects of managing nature centers effectively, promoting long-term success in the field.

A unique service to the nature and environmental learning center profession, the Mentor Program is available exclusively to current ANCA members.

We have paused applications to the Mentor Program due to a high number of recent applications. We will reopen application to the program in early 2025. If you need assistance from the ANCA network in the meantime, please contact us.

Resources

Once we have paired you with an appropriate mentor or mentee, use the ANCA Mentor Program Handbook to develop your Mentor Plan, and refer to the appropriate handbook specific to mentors and mentees:

Schedule

We recommend that you use the following schedule.

First Three Months:

  • Mentors ask these questions: page 7 of the ANCA Mentor Program Handbook
  • Mentees ask these questions: page 5-6 of the ANCA Mentor Program Handbook

3-6 Months:

  • Mentees — How to effectively communicate: page 8-10 of the ANCA Mentee Handbook
  • Expectations for Mentees: pages 3-4 of the ANCA Mentee Handbook
  • Expectations for Mentors: page 3 of the ANCA Mentor Handbook

6+ Months:

  • How to know when it's time to end a mentorship: pages 11-12 of the ANCA Mentee Handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

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