The personal reward gained from being involved in assisting to shape the future of young leaders is immense - this need for personal satisfaction is a trait shared by each Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Mentor.
The Foundation is continually seeking individuals who are willing to invest time and have an interest in being part of promoting the growth of entrepreneurship and prosperity in Southern Africa to walk alongside the Allan Gray Fellows in their journey towards making a significant impact.
By becoming a mentor, you enable the Fellows to leverage the maximum benefit from the entrepreneurial development opportunities provided by the programme and shape their experiences, and future as a result.
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Apply to Become a Mentor
You can apply at any time as the recruitment and selection process happens throughout the year. Once selected, mentors will be invited to attend Allan Gray Orbis Foundation events. Active mentoring begins with the new academic year (generally in February).
Contact us to become a mentor now.
Mentor Profile and Selection Criteria
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Mentors need to display the following:
- The ability to work with emerging young leaders.
- The ability to foster a holistic approach to mentoring.
- The ability to share knowledge, experience and the skills necessary to enable future business leaders.
- The ability to intuitively meet the Fellow where they are in terms of their journey and connect with their goals and aspirations.
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Mentor Commitments
The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Mentor commitment period starts in February and ends in November of each year. Mentors are expected to commit to the following:
| Orientation and Relationship Building | 4hrs |
| One-on-one Interaction (face-to-face, email or telephonic) | Monthly |
| Midway Evaluation Session | 3hrs |
| Closure Session | 3hrs |
The mentoring relationship begins during a Fellow's 3rd year at university and extends during the period that the Fellow is associated with the Foundation. Once an Allan Gray Mentor has completed their 1st year with the Foundation, they may choose to maintain their current relationship with their Fellow in a more informal way or continue to work formally with a new Fellow.
Please don't hesitate to contact the team at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation for more information on the mentorship programme.
