The Masonic Province of East Lancashire

Information for Lodge Officers

The Lodge Mentor (Continued)

Attributes of a Lodge Mentor :

Is non-judgmental, a trusted counsellor;
Acts as a coach, motivator and role model;
Has a sincere desire to help recruit, retain and retrieve Lodge members;
Is fully committed to discharging the defined responsibilities;
Patience;
Understanding of the mentee's point of view;
A listener who does not interrupt;
Enthusiasm;
Availability;
The ability to offer a different perspective that may not otherwise have been considered;
The implementation of agreed actions to be taken;
Relaxed and encouraging approach;
Knowledgeable with respect to Freemasonry;
Loyalty and confidentiality;
Open to change and criticism;
A morale booster;
Quietly persuasive;
A friend