Mentorship

Annual Conference Mentor Program

Each year our association has many members who are attending their first or second conference. Even with user-friendly conference programs a newcomer may have questions or need advice. The Annual Conference Mentor Program matches a seasoned conference-attendee (mentor) with such a first-timer. This is a fun and collegial program that has had much success and positive feedback. Both mentors and mentees have found the program greatly enhances their conference experience.

Eligibility

Mentors: VRA members who have attended one or more recent VRA conferences and are reasonably well acquainted with the Association.

Mentees: Any VRA member who is a first (or second) time conference attendee.

Expectations

Conference mentors will be asked to make contact with their mentees ahead of the conference. At that time arrangements can be made to meet for coffee or lunch, etc. on the first or second day to talk about the Association and give tips to enhance the conference experience. Mentors will introduce mentees to others at any and all events to help that person build his or her own network within the Association.

Application Process

You may request a conference mentor or volunteer as a mentor when you register for the conference, or contact the Membership Committee’s Mentor Coordinator.

Administration of the Program

The Annual Conference Mentor Program is administered by Membership Committee’s Mentor Coordinator who will contact participants one month ahead of the conference.