Code of conduct

• Establish and commit to the modes of communication to be used (email/mobile phone or landline/text messaging/Skype/teleconferencing/face-to-face sessions)
• Establish and commit to the permitted times for these communications
• Establish and commit to the date, time, length and frequency of sessions
• Establish and commit to a suitable location for the scheduled sessions
• Make appropriate use of the online tools available on the website: shortlisting, feedback and live chat functions
• Respect the time and resources of both the mentor and mentee
• Agree on clear, appropriate and culturally sensitive boundaries to govern all interactions, physical or otherwise
• Avoid any inappropriate interactions and unsuitable conduct towards each other, such as sexual harassment, soliciting funds or financial support, or disrespecting personal and professional boundaries
• Create a safe space for all communications and conduct
• Treat all information gathered in the process of the mentorship relationship as strictly confidential