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IOA Mentoring ProgramEligibility & ApplicationThe mission of the IOA Mentoring Program is to help new ombuds transition into their ombudsing role in a positive and rewarding way by connecting them with an experienced ombuds. This personal relationship provides the new ombuds an opportunity to have an ombuds friend, to gain assistance, and discuss the profession and its challenges and opportunities. The Mentoring Program is available to all IOA Members who are practicing organizational ombuds. Mentors must have three years of experience in an ombuds role. Mentees should have less than one year of experience in an ombuds role.
Mentoring Program ApplicationGuidelinesMentors must be a practicing ombuds with at least three years of experience; mentees must be a practicing ombuds with less than one year of experience. For Mentees, we consider the type of organization for whom you work, the size of the organization, your constituents, and your geographic region when matching you to a Mentor. Duties of a Mentor
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