National Virtual Mentoring Program

The Mentoring Effect

Individuals who have a mentor are more likely to obtain leadership roles, to volunteer in their community, and to have better professional outcomes.

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NPowerMATCH Mentor Application

Contact Information

Personal Email Address

Personal email will be used to avoid issues with your organization's firewall.

Additional Email Address

Preferred First Name

Preferred Last Name

Pronunciation of Name (Optional)

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

For the following two questions please enter your Cell Phone Number in the "Primary Phone" field and your Alternate Daytime Number in the "Secondary Phone" field. If you do not have an Alternate Daytime Number please leave it blank.

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number

Your Home Address

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Employer Information

Employer

Job Title

Work Address (If you do not have a work address, please re-enter your home address in these required fields)

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Please provide the URL for your personal LinkedIn page.

Demographic Information

What is your birthdate?

With which gender do you most closely identify?

MaleFemaleTransgender Male/Female-to-Male (FTM)Transgender Female/Male-to-Female (MTF)Non-Binary/Genderqueer, neither exclusively male nor femalePrefer not to answerPrefer to Self-describe:

Please tell us more about how you identify so we can match you effectively.

With which race or races do you identify?

Asian/Pacific IslanderBlack/African AmericanHispanic or Latinx (may be of any race)Native American (Aleutian Islander)White (Non-Hispanic)I identify with a race not listed hereI would prefer not to indicate my race

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Evaluation Information

How did you hear about NPower?

Facebook, Twitter, InstagramLinkedInFriend/FamilyCoworkerEmployerPresentation at my companyVolunteer websiteNomination EmailAlumni GroupGrad school/universityCommunity group/network/eventFaith-based organizationI was a reference for a mentorOther

Who referred you to NPower?

Is this the first time you will be a mentor in a volunteer program?

YesNo

In a few sentences, please briefly describe your past experiences volunteering with a mentoring program.

Have you ever been denied acceptance or released from service as a volunteer or employee from another public serving organization?

YesNo

Please list the name of the organization and date of denial or release here.

Have you ever been involved with NPower in any capacity other than as a mentor?

YesNo

Please select all that apply.

VolunteerFunderInternship supervisorBoard/Council memberEmployee

What was the highest level of education that you completed?

Please write in where you received your professional credential.

At what schools (colleges and graduate schools) did you study?

We make interest-based matches. Your answers to the following questions will help us make the best match for our students; they do not affect your eligibility to be considered for our program. NPower does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our volunteers.

Do you speak a language other than English?

YesNo

What languages (other than English) do you speak?

American Sign LanguageArabicBengaliCantoneseCreoleFrenchGermanGreekGujaratiHebrewHindiHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanMandarinPersianPolishPortugueseRussianSerbo-CroatianSpanishTagalogTamilTeluguUrduVietnameseYorubaOther

Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

YesNoPrefer not to say

Our students come to our program with a variety of experiences and circumstances. Do you have experience with any of the following, either personally or with someone in your life? (Check all that apply.)

Physical disabilityLearning/intellectual disabilityEnglish as a second languageNone of the above

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Matching Information

This page is all about getting to know you as a mentor - your personal and professional history, and traits or experiences you might share with your mentee. We ask mentees very similar questions and your shared answers determine a strong match. Please be honest and thorough - the more we know about you, the stronger the match will be!

Career Interests

Which of the following industries best represents your current or most recent work experience?

If you work in information technology, which field best represents your area of expertise? If not, which field is most interesting to you?

Cloud TechnologiesCoding and Software Development Cyber SecurityHardware & IT SupportIT Project ManagementIT Service Management Network InfrastructureStorage and DataWeb and Mobile Application/DevelopmentOther or unsure

Please select any additional industries in which you have work experience. (Check all that apply.)

Administrative & SupportAdvertising, Marketing & Public RelationsArts, Entertainment & MediaConstruction & TradeEducationFinancialGovernmentHealthHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLawManufacturing & ProductionNon-ProfitRestaurant & Food ServiceRetailSalesScience & ResearchNo additional work experience

The following is a list of projects you might work on with your mentee. Please select at least two that you are excited to work on.

Any - No PreferenceWriting a resume and cover letterInterviewing for an internship Getting a full time job and/or continuing education Overall professional development and career coaching

Personal Interests

Select all of the following personality traits that best describe you. (Check all that apply)

AmbitiousCompetitiveCreativeEmotionalFunnyIndependentOpen-mindedOutgoingPatientPerfectionistQuietSeriousSpiritualTalkativeWell Organized

Which of the following personal experiences have you experienced in your life? (Check all that apply)

Began college career in community collegeChose not to go to collegeDid not know what to study in college at firstExperienced food insecurityExperienced housing insecurityIdentified as LGBTQ and/or had friends or family who identified as LGBTQSpeaks a language other than EnglishTraveled internationally Was not a native English speakerWent to college close to homeWent to college far away from home

Which of the following familial or social experiences have you experienced in your life? (Check all that apply)

Am divorced or separated Grew up in a single-parent householdHad a personal or familial experience with addiction issuesHad difficulty getting along with familyHad friends or family struggle with substance abuse/personally struggled with substance abuse or pressure to useHave childrenParents got divorced / separatedSomeone close has passed away unexpectedlyNone of the above

Which of the following military experiences have you experienced in your life? (Check all that apply)

I was honorably discharged from or I am currently (Active Duty/ Reserves) in the United States Marines Corps I was honorably discharged from or I am currently (Active Duty/ Reserves) in the United States Army / National Guard I was honorably discharged from or I am currently (Active Duty/ Reserves) in the United States Navy I was honorably discharged from or I am currently (Active Duty /Reserves) in the United States Air Force / Air National GuardI was honorably discharged from or I am currently (Active Duty/ Reserves) in the United States Coast Guard I/spouse was stationed overseasI/spouse lived on base housingI am a Purple Heart Recipient I am a combat veteran I/spouse did not know what I wanted to do after transitioning into civilian lifeI/spouse reenlisted in the militaryNone of the above

What are your favorite things to do in your free time? (Check all that apply.)

Go to the moviesWatch TVVisit art/history museumsSee live musicPerform in a bandSpend time outdoors like the beach, park, mountains, etc.Watch sportsPlay sportsTake classes like dance, art, music, yoga, etc.Go out to eatGo dancingHave dinner with family and friendsGo shoppingExplore new placesVolunteer or do community serviceParticipate in religious activitiesGo to the gymRead books, articles, blogs, etc.Play video gamesWrite in a journal, write poetry, blog, etc.Take pictures

Please tell us a little bit about yourself that we couldn't learn from the previous questions. What else do you think we should know in order to find you the best possible match? Tell us what makes you different from everyone else!

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