Apply to Become a Mentor or Ally To apply as a mentor or ally, complete the application below. The role of a mentor will be different than an active ally in the Fellowship Circle. Mentors create safe space for meaningful conversations through small mentorship circles. Active allies share their experience within intentionally designed safe and positive spaces for discussions, sessions, panels and gain unique insights about the experiences of early-career women of colour. First Name*Last NameEmail* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City ProvinceAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Province Postal Code PhoneLinkedIn Profile Link*Company/Organization*Position or Title*Industry/Sector*Years of Experience*Years of Experience5 - 10 years11 - 15 years16 +I self-identify as a*I self-identify as aBlack womanIndigenous womanOther woman of colour (i.e. Arab, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, South Asian, South East Asian, West Asian, East Asian, etc.)An active ally to BIWoC (any gender or race)OtherTell us about what motivated you to apply to be a mentor or ally in AHF’s Fellowship Circle and what you believe makes you a suitable mentor or ally for early-career women of colour. (100 words)*Tell us about a recent time you faced a challenge (in the workplace or otherwise), what actions you took and what were the outcomes. (100 words)*Describe what being an effective mentor or ally to women of colour means to you in terms of actionable behaviours. (100 words)*What is your understanding of the experiences of women of colour in the workplace (especially, business or tech)? (100 words)*Have you been a mentor before (informally or formally)?*YesNoWhat factors do you believe make a formal/structured mentorship program successful? (Check all that apply)* Mentor/Mentee commitment to program expectations Reciprocal mentor and mentee learning relationships Respect for each others’ time Trusting and confidential conversations Organized program with resources and support Which of the following actions do you believe are essential to effectively mentoring or being an active ally to early-career women of colour? (Check all that apply)* Participating in informational interviews and coffee chats, and/or meetings sharing career experiences and advice Investing in their potential, career goals and growth Engaging in crucial conversations with them about workplace experiences Actively introducing them to individuals and/or senior leaders in my network Referring them for a position or stretch assignment within my company Referring them for a position in a different company Investing in my own learning and growth in the areas of anti-racism, implicit bias, inclusive leadership, allyship, and/or gender/racial equity The most effective relationships are reciprocal where there is learning between mentors, mentees and allies. Describe one learning goal for participating as a mentor or ally in this program. (50 words)*How did you hear about AHF and the Fellowship Circle?*Select a ResponseThrough my companyInstagramTwitterLinkedInGoogleAHF websiteEmailReferred by a friend or colleagueI’m interested in being considered as a mentor or ally for AHF’s Fellowship Circle in:*Winter - January - MarchSpring/Summer - May - AugustBothAHF’s Fellowship Circle is a structured weekly program, running Thursday nights (January 21 - March 25) from 6:30-8 pm EST. I’m able to commit to participating in the program:*Weekly, every Thursday eveningSix Thursday evening sessions over the course of the program (Orientation, mentoring circle sessions, and wrap up event)Three Thursday evening sessions over the course of the program (orientation, one Thursday evening session and wrap up event)I have a computer and am able to access online platforms such as Zoom, Hopin, etc.*YesNoIf no, please explain.I have read the expectations and commitments of a mentor and ally in this 10-week program and agree with AHF’s Fellowship Circle Terms & Conditions.* I have read the expectations and commitments of a mentor and ally in this 10-week program and agree with AHF’s Fellowship Circle Terms & Conditions. I give Accelerate Her Future permission to email me updates on their programs and news.YesNoI’m already on the AHF mailing list.
