Mentor Application: 2022 FLEX-Ability Workshop on Well-being and Resilience

POSITION OVERVIEW

Anticipated Mentor Training Dates: March 27-29, 2022
Anticipated Event Dates: March 30-April 3, 2022
Mentor Application Deadline: January 17, 2022

American Councils is seeking experienced professionals to serve as mentors for the 2022 Well-being and Resilience Workshop, a personal and professional development program for alumni of the FLEX and YES programs. To be selected as a mentor, one must demonstrate experience or potential as a teacher, trainer, and/or facilitator with expertise in the following areas:

Mental Health - including but not limited to what mental health is; how to maintain one's mental health; how to deal with common mental health concerns; how to help someone struggling with mental health concerns; how to promote more openness and understanding regarding mental health in our communities; particular focus on dealing with anxiety, depression, and burnout, as well making career decisions, and fostering coping mechanisms requested.

Each mentor or trainer will receive an honorarium.

ELIGIBILITY AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Workshop trainer and mentors will design and implement approximately 12-14 hours of training content related to one or more of the topics listed above for small groups of 12-18 alumni of the FLEX and YES program from Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Mentors will also support participants in implementing one project after the workshop that engages the local community, if the conditions of the pandemic allow. In addition, mentors will assist American Councils staff in leading introductory, team building, and project design programs. All activities will be conducted in English.

In order to be considered for a mentoring position, a candidate should:

- Be an alumna/us of any U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program, such as FLEX or YES, or be currently engaged in any U.S. government-sponsored programs in the region, such as Peace Corps or Fulbright.
- Be from, or currently reside in, one of the participating countries: Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
- Have demonstrable training, expertise, and experience in one or more of the areas listed above
- Have past teaching or training experience and the ability to develop a training curriculum on one or more of the topics listed above
- Have exceptional English language skills
- Be available to work (virtually) with a co-mentor to prepare a training program between January and March 2022
- Be available for the entire period March 27-April 3, without interruption from outside obligations
- Be flexible to adapt to a virtual platform such as Zoom

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* 1. First Name:
As written in your passport.

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* 2. Middle Name:
As written in your passport.

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* 3. Last Name:
As written in your passport.

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* 4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):
Ex. 24/02/1984 for 24 February 1984

Date

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* 5. Email Address

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* 6. Phone Number:
Please enter the number as it should be called from abroad, including the appropriate country code, ex. 00381...

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* 7. LinkedIn Profile

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* 8. Facebook Profile

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* 9. Current Location (or anticipated location in March 2022, if different):
Country, City

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* 10. Country of Citizenship

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* 11. Are you an alumna/us of A-SMYLE, FLEX, or YES?

Yes

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* 12. If yes, what years were you on program?
Ex. 2007-2008

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* 13. Are you an alumna/us of any other U.S. government-sponsored exchange program, or are you currently participating in a U.S. government-sponsored program, such as Peace Corps or Fulbright?

Yes

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* 14. If yes, please specify the program name and year(s):

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* 15. Are you available to attend both the mentor training and workshop, for the entire period of March 27-April 3, 2022?

Yes

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* 16. Please describe your current professional status.
If you are employed, please list your job title and employer.

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* 17. In which of the following areas are you qualified to serve as a mentor/trainer?

Career related programs:
Career/major decision making, understanding how personality as it relates to work environments
Effective academic strategies:
Time Management, Getting a Smart Start, Setting Goals, Reducing Procrastination, Avoiding Burnout

Belonging (Social, Engagement) program topics:

Healthy relationships
Developing your identity
Effective communication
Team building and cohesion
Conflict resolution
Assertiveness
Social Skills training

Mental Health Awareness and Safety program topics:

Suicide Prevention
Mental Health First Aid
Peer Counseling

Wellness program topics:

Building resilience/Bounce Back
Reframing, Acceptance, Sustaining
Stress management
Creative stress relief
Relaxation/Mindfulness/Meditation
Eating and body concerns (e.g., mindful eating)
Sleep Habits
Benefits of physical exercise
Yoga for stress relief

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* 18. Are you applying to be a mentor or a lead trainer?

Mentor - you will implement an curriculum built by the lead trainer

Lead trainer - you will create the curriculum for the mentors to implement

Either position

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* 19. Please provide a short professional biography of maximum 150 words written in the third person.
Limit: 150 words

Example:
Megan holds a PhD in Communication from Arizona State University and has taught over 40 university courses on communication and leadership over the course of seven years. She has also held multiple workshops for teens and young adults related to public speaking, decision-making, and leadership. As a teacher, Megan aims to equip students with the tools necessary to advocate for themselves and their communities by practicing speaking in and outside the classroom. She is passionate about researching and implementing literacy programs around the world as she believes digital and civic literacy are the most important 21st century skills. Before working internationally, she launched several civic literacy programs and raised more than $1M in grant support at the Center for the Future of Arizona.

If you are selected as a mentor, this biography will be used in workshop materials, including promotional materials.

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* 20. Please provide an overview of your background and experience related to the topic(s) you have selected above.

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* 21. Have you ever served as a mentor or trainer in the past? If so, please describe the context and your role.
Please describe any experience as a mentor or trainer, regardless of the relevance to the specific themes of this workshop.

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* 22. Please upload an outline of how you would structure a 12-hour program divided into six two-hour sessions. Include topics you would cover, methods you would use, and outcomes you would anticipate for each session.
Have in mind that the program should develop a group’s understanding of your selected topic, inspire them to appreciate its importance, and motivate and prepare them to share what they learn with others.

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* 23. Please upload a copy of your CV or resume.

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* 24. Please provide a headshot (portrait) photo of yourself that you feel exhibits your personality.
If you are selected as a mentor, this picture will be used in workshop materials, including promotional materials. Photographs are NOT reviewed as part of the selection process.

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* 25. Please provide the names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of two references who could speak to your suitability for this role.

Example:
1. Rebecca Strattan, Senior Program Officer for Secondary School Programs at American Councils for International Education - rebecca@americancouncilssee.org / +381########

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Mentor Application: 2022 FLEX-Ability Workshop on Well-being and Resilience

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* 1. First Name:As written in your passport.

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* 2. Middle Name:As written in your passport.

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* 3. Last Name:As written in your passport.

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* 4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):Ex. 24/02/1984 for 24 February 1984

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* 5. Email Address

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* 6. Phone Number:Please enter the number as it should be called from abroad, including the appropriate country code, ex. 00381...

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* 7. LinkedIn Profile

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* 8. Facebook Profile

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* 9. Current Location (or anticipated location in March 2022, if different):Country, City

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* 10. Country of Citizenship

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* 11. Are you an alumna/us of A-SMYLE, FLEX, or YES?

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* 12. If yes, what years were you on program?Ex. 2007-2008

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* 13. Are you an alumna/us of any other U.S. government-sponsored exchange program, or are you currently participating in a U.S. government-sponsored program, such as Peace Corps or Fulbright?

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* 14. If yes, please specify the program name and year(s):

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* 15. Are you available to attend both the mentor training and workshop, for the entire period of March 27-April 3, 2022?

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* 16. Please describe your current professional status.If you are employed, please list your job title and employer.

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* 17. In which of the following areas are you qualified to serve as a mentor/trainer?

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* 18. Are you applying to be a mentor or a lead trainer?

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* 20. Please provide an overview of your background and experience related to the topic(s) you have selected above.

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* 21. Have you ever served as a mentor or trainer in the past? If so, please describe the context and your role.Please describe any experience as a mentor or trainer, regardless of the relevance to the specific themes of this workshop.﻿

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* 23. Please upload a copy of your CV or resume.

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* 24. Please provide a headshot (portrait) photo of yourself that you feel exhibits your personality.If you are selected as a mentor, this picture will be used in workshop materials, including promotional materials. Photographs are NOT reviewed as part of the selection process.

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* 1. First Name:
As written in your passport.

* 2. Middle Name:
As written in your passport.

* 3. Last Name:
As written in your passport.

* 4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY):
Ex. 24/02/1984 for 24 February 1984

* 6. Phone Number:
Please enter the number as it should be called from abroad, including the appropriate country code, ex. 00381...

* 9. Current Location (or anticipated location in March 2022, if different):
Country, City

* 12. If yes, what years were you on program?
Ex. 2007-2008

* 16. Please describe your current professional status.
If you are employed, please list your job title and employer.

* 21. Have you ever served as a mentor or trainer in the past? If so, please describe the context and your role.
Please describe any experience as a mentor or trainer, regardless of the relevance to the specific themes of this workshop.

* 24. Please provide a headshot (portrait) photo of yourself that you feel exhibits your personality.
If you are selected as a mentor, this picture will be used in workshop materials, including promotional materials. Photographs are NOT reviewed as part of the selection process.