Roles of Mentoring

Roles of a Mentor
A mentor has the ability to empower another person and increase his or her capacity for success. A mentor says, "I'm here for you". At various times a mentor may assume one of many roles including, but not limited to:

Bridge to other cultures, attitudes, and behaviors
Coach
Confidant
Friend
Guide
Listener
Partner
Role Model
Self-esteem booster
Teacher
Visionary

Though a mentor is a role model, a quality mentor does not ask another person to be like them. Instead, a mentor says, "I will help you be whomever you want to be".