What is it all about?
What is mentoring?
"Mentoring is a one-to-one, non-judgemental relationship in which an individual mentor voluntarily gives time to support and encourage another." Home Office definition of mentoring
A mentor is someone who guides, encourages, motivates, teaches and inspires. Mentoring is based on mutual trust and respect. It is not a one-sided relationship but one of reciprocity, providing both mentee and mentor with the opportunity to learn new things and further their own personal development through their interactions with each other.
Who can be a mentor?
If you're aged between 18-25 chances are you've got some Internet know-how that someone else could benefit from. Mentors are not expected to be advisors or IT experts. As a mentor you should be committed and reliable and be able to provide guidance and support to your mentee as they get to grips with the use of computers and the internet. Becoming a mentor..
Who can be a mentee?
You can become a Digitall mentee if you're over 45 with little or no experience of using computers and the Internet, but keen to get going or improve the knowledge you already have. Becoming a mentee..
