I agree to follow the guidelines detailed in the Mentor Information Page and training, as well as the principles outlined below.
Principle 1: Ambassador for Project Trust…
- I will act and behave in a way that reflects positively upon Project Trust and is consistent with the organisation’s values and principles.
- I will not jeopardise the good name and reputation of Project Trust.
Principle 2: Nurturing approach to mentoring…
- I will approach interactions with my Mentee with positivity, respect, empathy and patience.
- I will recognise and respect the boundaries of professionalism.
Principle 3: Child Protection and Safeguarding…
- I will have completed a Basic Online Disclosure.
- I will not engage in inappropriate relationships (i.e. romantic or sexual) with those whom I am mentoring.
- I will ensure that face-to-face meetings with a Mentee occur in a public and open space.
- I will not add any Mentee as a friend on my personal social media accounts.
Principle 4: Contact with Project Trust…
- I will keep Project Trust informed of my contact points with my Mentee.
- I will identify anything that needs to be followed up on by a staff member.
Principle 5: Commitment and Responsibility…
- I can commit to the time needed to support my Mentee.
- I appreciate that not abiding by these principles will result in me being asked to discontinue being a Project Trust Mentor.
