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 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
See Also
Sources Facilitator
Wellspring Leadership Team (WSLT)
Quick-Start Guide for New Facilitators