Certainly, it's important to recruit diverse people as mentors. This is to say that a mentor from a low income background may click better with a low income protege. Ten Tips for Effective Mentoring 1. Maintain regular contact. Mentors should assume they are the givers in the relationship.
Consistent contact models dependability and builds trust.
At least weekly contact is recommended. Always be honest. Trust and respect are the foundations on which mentorships are built. Avoid being judgmental of a protege's life situation. Acceptance without conditions communicates that your concern comes without strings attached.