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The R.I.S.E LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program 

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Join our LGBTQ R.I.S.E Mentorship Program

R.I.S.E is a professional mentorship program with the goal of providing a safe space for growth and development of members of the LGBTQ+ community. This mentorship is driven by the mentee's goals and objectives.

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We will partner mentees and mentors based on their self identified professional field of interest or goals. The mentors in our program are community members with industry experience that want to help others achieve their professional and personal life goals.

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This Mentorship program supports both virtual and in person mentee/mentor sessions!

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Openings are available for the 2023 RISE Mentorship Program Planning Committee. Feel out the application here. 

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Eligibility Requirements |

Mentees: 

  • Ages 18 and over 

  • Willingness to learn new skills and create meaningful connections

  • Member of the LGBTQ+ community

  • Ability to self teach and self motivate

  • Willing and able to offer at least 1 hour per week to the mentorship program

Mentors: 

  • Ages 18 and over 

  • Willingness to learn new skills and create meaningful connections

  • Member or Ally of the LGBTQ+ community

  • Ability to self teach and self motivate

  • Willing and able to offer at least 1 hour per week to the mentorship program

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent Attentive abilities and skills

Schedule Overview |

*** schedule is tentative and may change closer to mentorship start date.​

Mentorship Program Term
Mentor Program Acceptance Start
Mentorship Term Start Date
Mentorship Term End Date
Fall 2023 Semester
12/01/2022
10/01/2023
Tentative Date: 03/01/2024

Application Process |

1

Complete  the Mentor/Mentee Application

2

Complete the virtual interview

We will reach out to schedule a virtual interview. The purpose of this interview is for us to get to know you a bit more and give you an opportunity to ask us questions.

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Complete the Mentee/Mentor training. 
 

Once your application has been accepted, we will send you directions on how to complete the training. The training is easy and prepares both the mentee and mentor for an excellent mentorship experience.

If you have any questions or comments about the R.I.S.E LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program

please email, info@patchworkrva.org

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