CO3 Mentoring Programme 2010 

CO3 is delivering a broad range of activities as part of its Leadership Development Initiative to help its members to do their jobs to the highest standard.  Following on from the successful completion of last year’s pilot mentoring programme, CO3 is delighted  to be able to offer this programme for Third Sector Leaders for another year.  CO3 is looking for members who would like to participate either as a Mentee or as a Mentor on the programme. 

Would you be interested in taking part?

The Programme aims to provide mentees (those being mentored) with a confidential and safe environment to develop their leadership abilities.  Mentors will also benefit from taking part by further enhancing their communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and listening skills.  Up to twelve leaders of voluntary / community organisations can avail of a place on the mentoring programme, which will match leaders with other leaders on a project or issue specific basis for a 12 month period. We are looking for Mentees who are facing a "new to them" situation or a specific issue and would like to work this through with the help from a Mentor.  We are also looking for Mentors with the following attributes: 

• a willingness to listen and to share their knowledge and experience
• a keen interest in others and a willingness to share their successes and failures (i.e. they do not claim to be perfect!)
• an open-minded point of view and enthusiasm to explore new ideas or ways to do things differently. Mentors will be asked to meet with their mentee once a month over a period of up to one year. 

Mentors will have an opportunity to reflect on their own personal development and gain a feeling of satisfaction in making a difference. 

Cost

The Mentoring Programme  is free of charge!