Frequently Asked Questions
How are Parkinson Mentors AZ and Ability360 working together?
Parkinson Mentors AZ is working to bring awareness to the mentorship opportunities offered at Ability360 for people with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson Mentors AZ supports mentors through the process of becoming a mentor.
Parkinson Mentors AZ supports mentees through the path to being paired with a mentor.
Parkinson Mentors AZ works with Ability360 to make mentor-mentee pairings.
What do Mentors do:
Mentors:
Have one-on-one contact with individuals with Parkinson's disease assigned to them for mentoring.
Advocate for individuals and community issues.
Offer peer support with life issues and goals to mentees
What is a Mentee and what do Mentees do?
Mentees are people with Parkinson's disease who have requested a mentor to meet a goal.
Mentees:
Agrees to have at least two contacts per month with their mentor. Contact can be a combination of phone calls, emails, text messages, video calls, or in-person meetings.
Work on achieving independent living goals with the help of a mentor
Initiate contact with their mentor (including returning calls from their mentor)
Pay their own way in social situations
Make every attempt to arrange for their own transit
Are ready and on time to meet with their mentor.
When I am matched with a Mentor, what can I expect?
You can expect the Mentor will:
Share with you personal experience
Help you explore your choices and support you to work on goals
Take part in problem solving that people with Parkinson's disease have in common
Provide information on resources
Are there some things a Mentor does not do?
The Mentor does not:
Date the mentee
Pay for lunches, movies, clothing, or any expenses, etc.
Attend inappropriate social situations with mentee (i.e., going to bar)
Accept frequent or expensive gifts
Who do I call with any questions about the Mentor/Mentee match?
You can contact Parkinson Mentors AZ at ParkinsonMentorAZ@gmail.com or Polly Queen at Ability360 602-296-0533 or pollyq@ability360.org