What are some areas of mentoring?

Mentoring covers such a broad range of areas that it is impossible to give a definitive list. However, there are generally two broad types: - mentoring for business. This is when individuals or companies seek mentoring help from others to help them achieve higher profits or improve their personal skills. Mentoring partnerships of this type tend to discuss things such as profit, experience, solutions to business problems, managing and evaluating change, etc. - mentoring for support. This is the type of mentoring that is usually provided by charities or volunteers, and is designed to help individuals overcome specific problems. Mentoring partnerships of this type tend to discuss things such as life choices, education and career options, confidence-building, and life skills. Methods of mentoring can differ greatly too. Many mentoring programs are 'face-to-face', where a mentor will meet their mentee on a regular basis (perhaps once a week or once a month) and discuss their progress or take part in an activity together. Other mentoring relationships can be conducted over the phone. This technique is used most frequently in life-coaching for adults. Ementoring, or online mentoring, is becoming increasingly popular too as a cost-effective way of providing mentoring support to people. Mentoring partners exchange emails or messages (usually via a secure website if the mentees are young) and can take part in activities online which help to build and strengthen the relationship. Sources: Mentoring and befriending foundation: http://www.mandbf.org.uk/about/definitions/ Ementoring: What is ementoring? The Brightside Trust http://thebrightsidetrust.org/viewabout.php?aid=26