Mentoring

We want to ensure our scholarship recipients receive more than just financial support. Mentors can play a really important part in developing the skills and qualities you need to be truly successful in life.

We’re putting together a panel of what we call “vocational mentors” – a group of really successful gays and lesbians that have reached the pinnacle of their professions and who come from all walks of life. Our aim is give all scholarship winners regular access to these guiding lights and be inspired.

Should I Become a Mentor?

This checklist is designed to guide the self-selection of individuals who are thinking about becoming Pinnacle Mentors.

Mentor Checklist

On each question below, please rate yourself according to the following scale:

4 = Strongly Agree
3 = Agree
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree

  1.    I see myself as being people oriented;
  2.    I am a good listener and respect my colleagues and peers;
  3.    I am sensitive to the needs and feelings of others;
  4.    I recognise when others need support or independence;
  5.    I want to contribute to the academic development of others;
  6.    I am able to support and help without smothering, parenting, or taking charge;
  7.    I find it easy to separate professional and personal relationships;
  8.    I am able to explain things at various levels of complexity and detail;
  9.    I am familiar with Anti-Discrimination laws and have no issue with what they are aiming to
            achieve;
  10.    I have no past incidents or associations with other persons or organisations which is likely to
            bring The Pinnacle Foundation and its aims into disrepute.
  11.    I am prepared to sign a written agreement to comply with the Foundation’s code of conduct and
            operate within The Pinnacle Foundation’s mentor/mentee protocols;
  12.    I can clearly articulate the value, expertise and distinct benefit I can bring to the role of mentor;
  13.    I can provide independent referees;
  14.    I am comfortable with The Pinnacle Foundation conducting an independent probity check that
            includes ASIC and police records.

Scoring your Mentor Abilities

There is no single ideal profile, but respondents who score high (high 40s) and possess most of these qualities are likely to serve well as Mentors. If you have serious doubts about the strength of your qualifications, it might be useful to seek a second opinion from a colleague.

If you’d like to join our panel of mentors, drop us a line at
info@thepinnaclefoundation.org