Mentoring Agreement Samples

Below you can find some examples of mentoring agreements from various organizations.

Mentoring Agreement Example - 1

"In our mentoring relationship, I won't ask for a job, personal relationship information, or spiritual topics.
I agree to fully participate and commit 2–5 hours quarterly for the duration of this program.
I understand and agree to conduct meetings virtually until instructed otherwise by program organizers.
I am not interested in participating if I cannot hold meetings with my partner in person. "

Mentoring Agreement Example - 2

"Mentoring demonstrates XXX’s commitment to employee growth and development, fosters employee ownership for self-development, and provides a safe and comfortable learning environment."

By committing to the program for one year and meeting, at a minimum, at least once per month. Mentors and Mentees build trust and maintain a positive mentoring relationship with the following responsibilities:

Mentors:

• Listen to understand and seek clarity

• Share experience and knowledge

• Provide guidance

Mentees:

• Initiate the meetings by scheduling them and creating agendas

• Lead the discussions

• Share goals and focus on the mentoring topic(s)

Note: Resources are provided if Mentors and/or Mentees need assistance working through any challenges. After trying to work through challenges and the relationship is still not progressing, contact the Program Administrator xxx. "

Mentoring Agreement Example - 3

xxx Mentoring – Partnership Agreement

Discuss the Mentoring Partnership Agreement Guidelines with your mentor during your first
meeting. Please be sure to review the agreement together and fill out as needed.

Core Mentoring Goal Areas

Connection – Relationship Building, broaden networking
Capability – Build on existing skills and knowledge, enhance work behaviors.
Career - Career development, increase personal impact, build trust, next career steps

Mentee’s Top 3 Expectations – What you can expect?
(Type your top 3 expectations in the `Notes` section.)

Mentor’s Top 3 Expectations – What you can expect?
(Type your top 3 expectations in the `Notes` section.)

If we both feel the partnership is not working as it should, we will:
(Share your thoughts in the `Notes` section.)

Mentoring Agreement Example - 4

"XXX Mentoring Agreement

The purpose of this agreement is to help a mentee and mentor decide on guidelines that will be the foundation of their relationship. The two parties can use this document as a starting point for conversations, as well as for a more formal agreement.
This agreement confirms that mentee and mentor are entering into a voluntary Mentoring relationship that we expect to benefit both parties. We want this to be a rich and rewarding experience with the majority of our time spent in substantive development activities. To minimize confusion, frustration, and administrative details, we have noted the following features in this relationship:

Both Parties have discussed the following:

Frequency of Meetings
Duration of Meetings
Location of Meetings (virtual, office, offsite)
Preferred method of contact (E-mail, MS Teams, phone)
Mentee’s Primary Objectives

Progress Reporting Frequency: To determine if the relationship is mutually beneficial, if it is working well and what needs to be changed or addressed (once a month is suggested)
Duration of Mentoring Relationship: A period of 12 consecutive months has been suggested to ensure sufficient time to set and achieve goals. If there is a need to extend the relationship beyond one year, (e.g., additional, or longer-term goals have been identified), you are encouraged to openly discuss extending the relationship with your mentor while being sensitive to their needs.

No-Fault Termination: During the mentorship agreement, it is important that both mentee and mentor communicate openly and honestly to give each other feedback. We will discuss and attempt to resolve any conflicts as they arise. However, if this is not possible, agree to abide by one another’s decision. At that time, the relationship can be terminated, and new relationships can be sought.

Confidentiality: We acknowledge that personal and professional confidences will be treated as such and that the parties will endeavor to maintain a relationship built on mutual trust, respect, and confidentiality. In the event the topic of discussion is related to information disclosed about discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or any protected class discrimination, which is a violation of Cooper Carry’s Discrimination & Harassment policy, must be reported to Human Resources immediately.

The mentee agrees to be open to feedback that the mentor shares and will respect the insight and experiences shared by the mentor. The mentor agrees to be honest and provide constructive feedback while sharing insight on their own experiences."

Mentoring Agreement Example - 5

Nature of the Relationship:

Mentoring is not advice, therapy, or counseling. It is a relationship of equals where accountability for moving yourself forward lies with the mentee; responsibility for providing insights, challenges, and mentoring support lies with the mentor.
If at any time you believe that the mentoring program is not meeting your expectations, please take the initiative to let the program administrator know via email immediately.

Mentoring Sessions:

Mentoring sessions are conducted in one-to-one meetings in person and/or virtually, and may be supplemented by brief e-mail or chat exchanges.
Together we will mutually determine the frequency and location of mentoring sessions.Mentor’s commitment:
The Mentor's role is to help the mentee develop and produce results through an interactive process focused on individual goals, and built on the natural strengths of the mentee. Mentees are resourceful and whenever possible, the Mentor will elicit solutions and strategies from the Mentee. The Mentor will offer fresh perspectives, serve as a sounding board, and work with the mentee to solve problems effectively.
The Mentor will honor the confidentiality guidelines described in this agreement.Mentee’s commitment:
The Mentee is expected to give 100% effort in order to receive 100% of the benefits of this mentoring process. Participate to the fullest and understand that there are different levels of participation.
If there are any concerns about the mentoring process, please contact the program administrator immediately.
If it is necessary to make a change in a scheduled meeting, notify the Mentor 24 hours in advance, if at all possible.
Keep others informed (as is appropriate) about general mentoring goals and progress.

Confidentiality:

All information provided during the course of mentoring remains private and confidential. The Mentor will not report back to others about the specifics of what is talked about. The Mentor will let others know, as needed, about the Mentee's level of commitment to the mentoring process.
The Mentor may keep brief notes on sessions so as to recall important details about the Mentee's progress. Mentoring sessions are not taped.
The Mentor will not disclose our communications, unless there are inappropriate behaviors on the job or those required by law.