Mentor Program

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The Mothcats Mentor Program pairs inexperienced users with a more seasoned member for one-on-one assistance while learning how the group works. There's usually quite a bit going on, which can be confusing to jump into for new members; mentors are here to help answer questions and offer personalized training with whatever aspects of the group you might be having trouble with.

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Requirements and Standards

We ask that all members who register for this program do so when they are able to actively commit to the program (whether to graduate or to mentor another member). 

Mentors are able to force-drop mentees at their discretion if there has been a significant absence or if they are being ignored. Mentees may also request to swap or drop specific mentors if they are uncomfortable for any reason or if their mentors displayed significant absence. 

Members who have been force-dropped from the program may not register for it again in the future. However, members who request to drop from the program due to extenuating circumstances may register when they are able to commit again. 

Program Options

The Mothcats Mentor Program offers several options, depending on the member's needs:

  • Basic Instruction (Main Group Only)
  • ARPG-Specific (Mothcat Market Only)
  • Full Overview (Main Group and ARPG)
  • Extended Help & Disability

Click on the links above to read more information about the options Mothcats offers.

Basic Instruction

Estimated Duration: 4-6 Weeks

This option offers members guidance on the basic run-down of how the Mothcats groups works, including but not limited to:

  • Setting up a Mothcat Bank
  • Participating in Mothcats events
  • Obtaining Mothcats (including without paying)
  • Creating a Mothcat Registration Card
  • Explaining what Flower Tokens are for and how to earn them
  • Answering questions regarding the main group

Registration Form

Title the note: "Mentor Request Form - BASIC"

Username: @

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Interests: Art/Writing/Both/Other 

Are you involved with other CS/ARPG groups? Yes/No (If yes, name the three you're most active in.)

Preferred method of contact

Region/Time Zone

Program Option: Basic Instruction 

Link to Mothcat Bank: (if any)

* We will respond within 7 days with a mentor assignment! 

ARPG-Specific

Estimated Duration: 1-2 Weeks 

This option offers help with participating in the Mothcat Market. Instruction includes but is not limited to: 

Registration Form

Title the note: "Mentor Request Form - ARPG"

Username: @

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Interests: Art/Writing/Both/Other 

Are you involved with other CS/ARPG groups? Yes/No (If yes, name the three you're most active in.)

Preferred method of contact

Region/Time Zone

Program Option: ARPG-Specific 

Link to Mothcat Bank: (if any)

* We will respond within 7 days with a mentor assignment! 

Full Overview

Estimated Duration: 4-6 Weeks

This option offers mentorship over both the main group and the ARPG extension. (See details above.)

Registration Form

Title the note: "Mentor Request Form"

Username: @

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Interests: Art/Writing/Both/Other 

Are you involved with other CS/ARPG groups? Yes/No (If yes, name the three you're most active in.)

Preferred method of contact

Region/Time Zone

Program Option: Full Overview 

Link to Mothcat Bank: (if any)

* We will respond within 7 days with a mentor assignment! 

Extended Help & Disability

Estimated Duration: Indefinite 

This option offers a specialized "buddy" system for members who wish to spend longer with their mentors for various reasons, including but not limited to: 

  • Anxiety 
  • Dyslexia
  • Other learning disabilities 

This option is flexible to meet the needs of its individual participants. In the buddy request form, please let us know what exactly the kind of help you need so we're aware what to expect from your assigned buddy.

Note: Due to limited resources, we politely request those interested in this option find their own "buddies" to register. 

Members can also participate in general mentorship and request extended help if they feel like they need it. 

Registration Form

Title the note: "Buddy Request Form"

Username: @

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Seeking Help For: [Anxiety/Disability Reason]

Preferred method of contact

Region/Time Zone

Link to Mothcat Bank: (if any)

Requesting Assistance From*: (if any)

* Please note that if you do not have a specific and willing volunteer in mind, it may take time for us to find a buddy for you. 

Registering to be a Mentor/Buddy

Mothcats members may volunteer to be mentors based on the following requirements: 

  • Volunteers must be Rank B or higher.
  • Mentors must be able to communicate via Discord.
  • Mentors must be in good standing with the group (cannot have any recent infractions or currently on probation).
  • Mentors may only have up to a certain number of mentees at a time:
    • Unranked and Rookie Mentors may have up to 1 mentee.
    • General Mentors may have up to 2 mentees.
    • Veteran Mentors may have up to 3 mentees.
    • S/S+/S++ Rank members can opt to "overclock" and take up to 5 mentees.
      • Overclocking is not recommended but may be required when there is a shortage of available mentors.

Mentors are subject to the following rights if accepted into the program

  • They may decline specific requests if they are too busy or uncomfortable with the mentee.
  • They may request to "force-drop" specific mentees if they feel like they are being ignored or if the mentee is no longer interested in the program.
  • They may also request to reassign specific mentees if they are uncomfortable with the mentee for any reason.
  • They may resign from their position at any given time.

Registration Form

Title the note: "Mentor Volunteer Registration"

Username: @

Preferred Name

Preferred Pronouns

Interests: Art/Writing/Both/Other 

Preferred method of contact

Preferred program option(s)

Region/Time Zone

Link to Mothcat Bank

Disclaimer: Because this is a Mothcats sponsored position, we reserve the right to deny anyone whom we feel are not suitable representatives of our group. 

Rewards

Trainees

Members who successfully graduate from the mentor program will be able to use this participation to count for one of the Rank B promotion requirements AND earn the following sticker for their Mothcat Banks: 

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Mentors

Mentors who successfully graduate members from the program will earn the following stickers:

Sticker Achievement Name Requirements
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Rookie Mentor Successfully graduate at least one (1) trainee.
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Mothcats Mentor Successfully graduate at least five (5) trainees.
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Veteran Mentor Successfully graduate at least ten (10) trainees.

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