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Become a Mentor or Mentee

Are you interested in joining the scheme, either as a mentor or as a mentee? To find out more, read "Becoming an IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentee – A Step by Step Guide", or "Becoming an IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentor – A Step by Step Guide" below.

Becoming an IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentor – A Step by Step Guide

You can also download the Step-by-Step Guide here

Want to be a #WomenInSAR Mentor? Complete the IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentor Registration Form

Becoming an IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentee – A Step by Step Guide

You can also download the Step-by-Step Guide here

Want to be a #WomenInSAR Mentee? Complete the IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentee Registration Form

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Registration Forms

To register your interest in the scheme, please complete the appropriate registration form. IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentor, or IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentee.
Becoming an IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentor – A Step by Step Guide

A mentor is a person who has professional and life experience and who voluntarily agrees to help a mentee develop skills, competencies, or work towards goals.
Becoming an IMRF #WomenInSAR Mentee – A Step by Step Guide

A Mentee is someone who has identified specific personal or professional goals and who believes that the guidance and help of a mentor can help them achieve their goals.

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