Peer to Peer Mentor Program

January 20, 2012

By Heart of the Lakes

Extended Application in PDF Format

Building on the success of the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program piloted in Michigan in 2010, Gathering Waters Conservancy, Heart of the Lakes Center for Land Conservation Policy, and the Land Trust Alliance are teaming up to offer a peer-to-peer mentoring program in Wisconsin and Michigan in 2012.

What is the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program?

This is an organized effort to match peers of similar experiences throughout the states of Michigan and Wisconsin to learn from one another. The ACE and LEAP programs will organize the program; provide information to peers; and reimburse peers for making one trip to visit another peer in this region. The program is established to foster peer mentoring to advance learning and sharing opportunities within our land trust community.

Is it right for me?

The program is designed for people that are willing to share their expertise as well as learn from others. The requirements of the program are that participants make one trip between April 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012, and be willing to host peers at their land trust. In addition to individual visits there will be additional group learning opportunities throughout the year. There are two keys to the success of the program:

1. That all peers are willing to learn and to teach
2. Each peer participant is actively involved in the program.

How do I apply?

Applications are due by February 29, 2012
Please download an application from: Alliance’s Midwest web page, Gathering Waters Conservancy, or Heart of the Lakes (at the link above). Or request an application from one of your LEAP or ACE program managers: Julie Stoneman, Kate Zurlo-Cuva, or MaryKay O’Donnell.

Questions?

Call: MaryKay O’Donnell (269-352-7032) or in Wisconsin to Kate Zurlo-Cuva (608-251-9131, ext. 12) or in Michigan to Julie Stoneman (517-230-9225, extension 16).