> 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="?" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://mentorship.gitbook.io/guide/mentors-currently/where-when-can-i-mentor.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.