Joining a team as a mentor?

[EricH]

1) If you have certain teams in mind, by all means talk to them directly. Otherwise, your best bet is to go the RD route, or pay attention until you find a team that may be in need of a mentor.

2) As a NEM-type, you're probably going to be in demand. However, most teams just don't know they need a NEM. That means you'll have to sell yourself to the team.

[LeelandS]

Originally Posted by EricH

1) If you have certain teams in mind, by all means talk to them directly. Otherwise, your best bet is to go the RD route, or pay attention until you find a team that may be in need of a mentor.

2) As a NEM-type, you're probably going to be in demand. However, most teams just don't know they need a NEM. That means you'll have to sell yourself to the team.

Thanks Eric! Those are some of the answers I'm looking for. I'm specifically looking at teams who may be in need of a mentor with FRC experience in general. I'm looking for teams who can benefit from my (comparatively little) experience, as much as I can benefit from being with them.

I didn't know there may be a need for NEM-type mentors. I guess it's understandable. I'll certainly try to sell my experience on my team's promotion and marketing teams.

Thanks for the advice!

[Debbie]

Originally Posted by Leeland1126

Thanks Eric! Those are some of the answers I'm looking for. I'm specifically looking at teams who may be in need of a mentor with FRC experience in general. I'm looking for teams who can benefit from my (comparatively little) experience, as much as I can benefit from being with them.

I didn't know there may be a need for NEM-type mentors. I guess it's understandable. I'll certainly try to sell my experience on my team's promotion and marketing teams.

Thanks for the advice!

I can't imagine a team NOT wanting another mentor! There are so many tasks, and it is so nice to have a smaller ratio of adults to kids to help all the kids grow. How close are you to BX? haha Your FIRST experience alone would make you valuable to any rookie team, and most teams in general. Good luck finding the right fit!