Mentorship
The changing demographics of our society supports the need for more professionals to be trained and to become passionate about working with older adults. The mentorship program at Boston Bridge is an integral part of our mission. This important component enables emerging professionals in the field of aging to interact with, and be mentored by, established leaders in the field.
Why Mentorship?
The mentoring relationship is based on mutual collaboration and commitment to the professional growth of both participants. While one participant may have more skills, experience, academic knowledge, and contacts than the other, we know that personal caregiving experience, and volunteer efforts, can provide a level of experience that is also relevant and significant to the aging field. Therefore, we believe a good relationship allows for mutual respect and learning from each other. Boston Bridge mentors who, in their volunteer capacity, have exhibited abundant passion for the field of aging, are eager to impart that passion to our emerging professionals. We so appreciate their commitment to Boston Bridge.
Mentors provide assistance with career growth at many stages: helping their mentee identify their specific area of interest, assisting with entrepreneurship or existing projects, identifying resources and career opportunities, introductions to their personal contacts, support when things are not going well, and a pat-on-the-back when they do go well. But mostly they provide a mentee with inspiration, honesty and trust, and the self-confidence to achieve their goals.
Most leaders in society have had mentors that they credit as having been pivotal in their lives and their careers. Boston Bridge hopes that you will take advantage of this opportunity.
