> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mentorship.gitbook.io/guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mentorship.gitbook.io/guide/mentors-currently/where-when-can-i-mentor.md). # Where/when can I mentor? 👋🏽 We're moving to a new site! Please visit ## :map: Where to mentor Mentorship can occur anywhere. It can be in your ... * organization/company * team * local communities * online You can think of it as an onion, peeling back different layers: * self > team > department > organization > industry * it can take place in physical locations * can happen online/remotely ## :mag: Finding mentees ### :arrow\_right: I go to them You're the one taking the first step and initiative. Sometimes, people want to reach out, but feel uncomfortable/shy. Or they don't want to inconvenience. Similarly, they may not know who is willing to share. Taking the initiative, you can mentor at: * schools * meetups * conferences * hackathons * internal events * organizations More details coming soon. ### :arrow\_left: They come to me You can be a like a lighthouse, signaling to others, "Hi, I'm here, feel free to reach out!" For example: * posting a welcoming message (with what type of info to ask), on your * social media, Twitter pinned tweet/bio * LinkedIn summary * personal site/blog For those with large followings, there are ways to manage with filters, email aliases, and more. More details to come. ## :classical\_building: Organizations and initiatives to get in involved with See [Mentorship Programs](/guide/resources/mentorship-programs.md) for more details ## :ballot\_box\_with\_check: Action steps * [ ] Coming soon ... ## :alarm\_clock: When to mentor We have families, friends, hobbies, and other responsibilities. How do you fit mentorship in too? It doesn’t have to be time consuming. * It can be an hour a month * 10 minutes over a span of many months Be mindful of when you can help, and then do it. Stay flexible and adaptable as your schedule changes. ### :pencil: Examples **The email** I enjoy business, product, data, psychology, tech and people. Awhile back, I reached out to an alumnus for career advice. He’s a busy individual, a co founder of a SaaS company. He replied with a lengthy email. There were follow-up questions, his opinions, and assumptions, and insights from his experience. We never had a phone call. Or met in person. But that email exchange had an impact. Time is not equal. I estimate that it took him about an hour to write that email. But at the same time, it easily saved me a few weeks worth of mine. ## :ballot\_box\_with\_check: Action steps * [ ] Coming soon ... ## :interrobang: Submit ideas, feedback, questions [External link form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoUPsmzFuBzRdEePI6Pgr5_nw323QAftfTxsN6Ffe0rftUdA/viewform?usp=pp_url\&entry.1298200943=Where/when+can+I+mentor?) {% embed url="?" %}