# Facilitator Mentor

# Role: Facilitator Mentor

## Purpose

Mentors are experienced Foothills Wellspring facilitators who are paired with new Sources facilitators to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support throughout the facilitation year.

## Assignment

WSLT identifies mentors in April and pairs them with new facilitators.

## Responsibilities

- Welcome new facilitators and establish the mentoring relationship
- Share the Quick-Start Guide for New Facilitators
- Present participant reflection journals
- Orient new facilitators to resources on the [UU Wellspring website](https://uuwellspring.org/) and PCO (June/July)
- Check in periodically to offer support and help problem-solve
- Host formal check-in meetings with facilitators in October and January
- Collect feedback from facilitators via the Group Health Check
- Consult with ministerial staff lead if additional guidance is needed
- Support short-term offering facilitators (Nov/Dec) in accessing curriculum and PCO


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## See Also

- [Sources Facilitator](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/sources-facilitator)
- [Wellspring Leadership Team (WSLT)](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/wellspring-leadership-team-wslt)
- [Quick-Start Guide for New Facilitators](https://guide.foothillsuu.org/books/wellspring/page/quick-start-guide-for-new-facilitators)