Find Mentorship Opportunities
Many SETAC members are excited and very willing to share their insight with those seeking career guidance. Volunteering as mentors allows members to share knowledge and expertise while also gaining valuable insights and guidance as mentees, where both mentors and mentees foster mutual growth and development.
Developing the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
Regardless of how they get connected, when a mentor and a mentee decide to work together towards a specific goal (e.g., acquiring a special skill), the mentorship handbook can provide some basic guidance to help guide a mentor–mentee relationship to achieve mutually agreed upon goals, in a mutually agreed upon time frame.
Connecting In-person
SETAC Global Meetings typically have several opportunities for members to connect with experienced professionals for career advice. There are also lots of opportunities to connect with mentors at SETAC Regional Chapter and Branch Events. Look for those opportunities at registration!
Connecting Online
Outside meetings, explorer and full members can also volunteer to be mentors or look to identify mentors for themselves online.
To participate in the virtual mentor matching program, follow these three easy steps:
- Ensure you are a SETAC member at the explorer or full level.
- Mentors can identify themselves as such on their SETAC profile.
- Mentees can search the membership directory for a suitable mentor and contact them directly.
You can also follow these step-by-step instructions to get started. The guide encompasses three sections: General tips (steps 0–9), become a mentor (steps 10–15) and find a mentor (steps 16–21).
SETAC’role is to facilitate this program; as such, the Mentoring Program is entirely voluntary, both on the part of mentors and mentees so that any participant can withdraw at any time with no consequence.
As with any SETAC program, participants must comply with all SETAC policies, including the Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics.