Overview
Organizations requesting a mentor will apply between July 1-Aug. 25. They will then be assigned a mentor for a 10 month period. This allows the organization and mentor to form a relationship and to have time to assess and prioritize projects.
We take into consideration the following when matching organization's with a mentor:
- Geography
- Skills and abilities
Depending on mentor availability and the type of assistance requested, mentors assigned to an organizaton may reside in a different region of the state which would require virtual help as oppossed to on-site help.
Due to the pandemic, mentors are currently unable to do site visits because of state travel restrictions, but can provide assistance via phone, email, or through a virtual platform.
Cost of Participating: FREE
Types of Assistance
Mentors can provide the following assistance:
- Project prioritization
- Project planning
- Trainings such as collections care basics, topics related to board roles and responsibilities, disaster preparedeness, volunteer management, and more
- Grant application advice and review
- Recommendation of resources and references
- And more!
Timeline
- July 1 - Aug. 25: Application open for organizations requesting assistance
- Aug. 25-Aug. 30: Organizations matched with a mentor
- Sept. 1-Sept. 15: Agreements issued and signed
- Sept. 1-June 30: Mentors assist organizations
What if we missed the application period? What type of assistance is available in between application periods?
- There will be virtual "Ask a Mentor" opportunities throughout the year in October, January, and April. Please see the calendar as those dates approach for details or subscribe to the Oregon Heritage News Listserve to recieve notifications of upcoming Oregon Heritage events.
- You can find information for upcoming Oregon Heritage Workshops, and the Summit and Conference here.
- Visit our Technical Resources page for access to Heritage Bulletins or other resources.
- Call Beth Dehn at (971) 720-8998 or email beth.dehn@oprd.oregon.gov if you need further suggestions.