Peer Recipient/Mentee Code of Conduct

What is a Peer Recipient/Mentee?

A person living with a condition who desires guidance/mentorship from a person who has been living with the same condition for longer. A peer recipient/menteereceives ongoing support to manage better and cope with their condition from a peer supporter. A mentee desires to gain inspiration, knowledge, and support through this mentor-mentee relationship. This mentor/mentee relationship consists of connecting with a PH patient who has been diagnosed for over 4 years and can share their experiences, knowledge, advocacy, and how they cope/manage their diagnosis.

  • Mentees should be self-reflective and aware. The success of this partnership depends on the mentee’s self-awareness of his or her strengths, experiences, and receptiveness.
  • Mentees should stay in contact with their mentor and attend all arranged meetings, when possible, at the time agreed upon in respect of their mentor’s time. ** If for any reason a mentee is unable to attend a scheduled meeting, the mentee will/should contact his/her mentor in advance and reschedule.
  • Mentees should take the initiative in their development by actively sharing their needs and personal goals for the mentor/mentee relationship.
  • Be mindful and respectful of your mentor’s time and commitment to volunteering to help you.

Peer Recipient/Mentee Commitment:

To help build and maintain an effective mentoring partnership with my mentor, I commit to the following:

  1. I will meet with my mentor as discussed and agreed upon and I will provide a copy of this document to them at our initial meeting.
  2. I will commit to communicating effectively and openly with my mentee while expressing my needs and personal goals.
  3. I will express to the program manager if I am having difficulty in the mentoring partnership with the understanding that there are alternative options if the match is not working.
  4. I will engage in this relationship with an open mind.
  5.  I understand that my mentor and I will keep all discussions confidential (except where my safety or well-being is at risk)
  6. I understand that my mentor cannot and will not provide any medical advice.
  7. I will notify my mentor or the program manager if I am unable to maintain contact/communication or continue with my mentor/mentee relationship for any reasons I wish not to share.
  8. I will notify my mentor or program manager of any significant changes in schedule such as hospitalization, family emergencies, vacation, etc.
  9. I will commit to meeting and contacting my mentor/mentee within the parameters of this agreement.


Peer Connection

The Code of Conduct outlines the expectations and guiding principles for the PHenomenal Connections Peer to Peer Pilot Program. The goal of the Code of Conduct is to establish a supportive, positive, and safe environment for both the Mentees and Mentors during the duration of the Peer-Mentee relationship.
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