MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

DWH Mentor Guidelines & Criteria 

Affiliation

Must be a DWH Committee Member or recommended by a DWH Committee  Member.

 

Commitment to Mentorship

Demonstrates a genuine interest in guiding DWH scholars through career,  academic and personal growth. 

Willing to commit to a minimum of 1-2 hours (cumulative) per month for  mentoring activities (virtual or in-person). 

Coordinating as needed and as available, professional and personal  development exposures. 

Expectation to initiate contact with parent(s) or guardian(s).

 Agrees to participate in mentor orientation and feedback sessions hosted by  DWH. 

 Values long-term relationship building more than transactional interactions.

 

Character and Conduct 

Upholds high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism in all  interactions. 

Must have no active disciplinary, ethical, or legal issues that could affect  credibility or mentorship integrity.

 

Diversity and Inclusion Alignment 

Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity to students from diverse  socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. 

Encourages open dialogue and supports mentees’ individual identities and  aspirations. 

 

Contribution to School/Jamaican and Global Community 

Serves as a bridge between school and community, promoting educational and  career pathways for future leaders.

 

Evaluation and Endorsement 

Prospective mentors must: 

 Complete a mentor application or profile form (including bio, industry,  and area of expertise). 

Undergo a review by DWH Executive Committee prior to acceptance.

 

Ideal Mentor Profile

A DWH Mentor is someone who embodies DWH excellence, leads with empathy, gives without  expectation, and believes in the power of mentorship to transform lives.