LIFT Mentor Application

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LIFT Mentor Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor in our LIFT (Leaders Inspiring Future Trailblazers) Mentorship Program! Our mission is to help women from all walks of life to thrive by providing them access to education and mentorship. Your contribution as a mentor will greatly impact women in many ways and have a positive, long-lasting effect on generations to come.

To begin the application process, complete the application below, upload your bio and high-resolution professional headshot, and acknowledge by typing your name that you agree with the terms and conditions. Please note that if you do not answer all fields, upload the required documents and type your full name and date, your application will not be submitted.

Terms and Conditions

To Qualify You Must:

Identify as a woman
Currently or previously in a professional leadership role
Current SSL member (click here to become a member)

Requirements for Application Completion

Submit the LIFT Mentorship Program Mentor Application by June 16, 2023
Participate in a panel interview via Zoom in June sometime between 6:00 and 9:00 PM. Interview invitations will be sent out via email. Applicants will be notified by June 30, 2023
Upload your professional bio
Upload a high-resolution professional headshot

Requirements if selected as a Mentor

Commit to the mentor position from August 30, 2023 through July 31, 2024 (12 month period)
Attend the annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on August 30th from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale
Participate in a virtual Mentor Orientation on September 7th from 7:00-8:00 PM
Meet with assigned mentee formally a minimum of 1-2 times per month
Check in/interact with assigned mentee several times per month (including but not limited to Zoom, text messages, phone calls, or email)
Participate in four (4) quarterly mentor check-in training sessions via Zoom
Complete four (4) quarterly evaluations (electronic surveys)
Participate in other sessions or meetings as arranged by LIFT Committee (Mentors will have input in selection of meeting dates and times)

Expectations

Agree to act legally, morally and ethically
Agree to foster SSL’s culture of inclusivity and sense of belonging for my mentee
Develop an ongoing relationship with assigned mentee
Act as a professional role model and be ready with a listening ear, advice, ideas and experiences to impact the life of a mentee
Maintain professional boundaries with assigned mentee
Agree to respond to periodic assessment surveys by the agreed upon deadlines
Agree to inform SSL’s leadership team immediately of any concerns that may arise with my mentee or with my personal life that may interfere with me carrying out my mentor duties
Agree to respond in a timely manner to all SSL communications related to this program (email, calls, text)
Agree to report volunteer hours on the online form or by email as request in a timely manner that I will be provided

Name(Required)

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Current Position/Position Retired From:(Required)

What are your reasons for becoming a mentor and what do you wish to accomplish through this mentorship program:(Required)

Please list 1-2 of your skills, competencies, or qualities that you feel would benefit a woman looking to advance her education, career and personal goals. These are the strengths that you will bring to the mentoring relationship.(Required)

What are your hobbies and interests?(Required)

Please share your experience with mentoring and helping others grow/develop and reach their full potential.(Required)

What values are you committed to:(Required)

Please upload a high resolution headshot.(Required)

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Please upload a professional bio.(Required)

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Please read before signing:

I agree to all Terms and Conditions as set forth in the application requirements, requirements if awarded the scholarship and expectations.

I agree to hold harmless Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick Foundation, its employees and board members from any and all claims, demands, liability, loss, damage and/or injury of any kind resulting from actions related to the LIFT mentorship program.

Photograph & Video Release

I hereby grant permission to Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick Foundation and its affiliates to the rights of my image, likeness, and sound of my voice as recorded on audio photo or videotape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed for the educational, informational and marketing purposes and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used within an unrestricted geographic area.

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