CVAC Mentoring Program

The CVAC Mentoring Program is a full-member benefit and it is meant to assist both newcomers and existing VA’s in their search for sustainable self-employment, by matching them with mentors who have greater professional experience.

Mentors are volunteers who offer support and guidance to help VA’s make informed career choices leading to success in their businesses. The objective of this program is to provide support and assistance to VA’s so they can overcome the challenges they face in setting up and operating their business. Participants are accepted into the Mentoring Program through membership in the CVAC.

Who Can Be A Mentor?
If …

• You have at least two years Canadian experience in the Virtual Assistance Field
• You have a demonstrated understanding of the industry
• You have knowledge of the skills required to meet the market demands

What Do Mentors Do?

• Provide information about the industry
• Assist in identifying challenges and goals
• Help build professional networks
• Provide information about professional requirements
• Advise on Standard Practices within the industry

Mentoring is an opportunity to:

• Make a difference in the life of a fellow VA
• Help someone by sharing your experience and knowledge
• Learn about your field from another VA’s perspective

Mentoring has been widely acknowledged as an effective way of helping others overcome challenges and integrate into any industry. Mentoring initiates and fosters diversity in standard practices.

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The CVAC Mentoring Program assists Canadian Virtual Assistant newcomers and existing VA’s in their search for sustainable self-employment, by matching them with mentors who have greater professional experience.

Mentors are volunteers who offer support and guidance to help VA’s make informed career choices leading to success in their businesses. The objective of this program is to provide support and assistance to VA’s so they can overcome the challenges they face in setting up and operating their business. Participants are accepted into the Mentoring Program through membership in the CVAC.

Why Have a Mentor?

• To help you get through the rough spots in starting up or maintaining your VA business
• To find support and encouragement from others who have been where you are now
• To learn and grow professionally and personally through new relationships and friendships

What Do Mentors Do?

• Provide information about the industry
• Assist in identifying challenges and goals
• Help build professional networks
• Provide information about professional requirements
• Advise on Standard Practices within the industry

How Can A Mentor Help You?

• By guiding you through problem solving and decision making processes
• By sharing experiences that will assist in professional growth and development of services
• By providing a shoulder to cry on when things get tough….and a cheering section when you find success in your VA business

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