We believe in leading by example. Since the whole point of mentoring protégés is real-world change in real communities, we're going to get the ball rolling with our free MentorNet boost program for charities and not-for-profits. We'll only be offering this free program for a limited time, so contact us today to get started.

Boost is about getting simple, user-friendly tools into the hands of mentors and protégés and then getting out of the way. The boost suite of tools allows mentors and protégés to communicate in a structured, protected way.

Mentors can post articles, goals, assignments, topics for discussion, and send email to their protégés all from within their Web Browser. No special downloads or plugins are required.

With MentorNet's simple tools, mentors can track the progress of their protégés on provided assignments, monitor protégé system access, comment on protégé assignments and do what they do best: share their experience. Mentors can also assist protégés with the crucial practice of defining clear goals and tracking progress towards them with boost's easy to use goal tracker. The simple tools provided by the MentorNet boost program will greatly enrich any mentoring relationship and adds a great deal of value to any organization's overall mentoring strategy. Try out a demo and log in as the sample mentor to see the boost tools for users.

Protégés can participate in online discussions with their mentors and if desired, with other protégés. This kind of "inter-peer" interaction stimulates peer education and turns protégés into peer mentors. Protégés can also view and comment on assignments provided to them by their mentors, and post goals to work towards with the support of their mentor(s). Try out a demo title="Boost Demo">demo and log in as the sample protégé to see the boost tools for protégés.

The features provided with the MentorNet boost program allow mentors and protégés to communicate and collaborate directly to set and track goals, schedule in-person or telephone meetings and work through assignments and exercises together: all over the web, all without ever having to meet in person if that's not convenient.

Who would benefit from the free MentorNet boost program?

• Community development organizations
• Groups working with youth at risk
• Associations of retired professionals
• Faith communities and initiatives
• Cultural development projects
• Addiction and mental health support organizations
• Peer training and support groups
• Book clubs and literary associations
• Artistic collectives
• Peer Education initiatives
• Homeschooling groups

If you represent a charitable or not-for-profit organization, please contact us today to get started with the free MentorNet boost program. We only need a few details to get your organization mentoring online. There will be a limited number of organizations eligible for this free offer, so contact us today to get started.