Mentoring Programme 2026: Applications now open!
28.01.26Applications open 30th January 2026
Applications close 22nd February 2026
We are offering another opportunity for our members to have mentoring support from a volunteer Mentor!
Would you like a Mentor?
Mountain Training Association's Mentoring programme is designed to offer members additional one to one support after attending a training course, to help with their journey to assessment.
It is available to you if you have:
- Completed training for one of Mountain Training's qualifications
- and feel that additional support would help you on your journey to assessment.
The process for gaining a place on the programme is:
- Complete an application form
- Complete a self-led online training module (approx. 30mins) This must be completed by the 2nd March.
- Attend the tutor-led 'Meet your Mentor' online event on Thursday 26th March 2026 to shape a written agreement with your Mentor outlining your intended working partnership and commitment to each other.
- Be committed to at least 6 interactions with your Mentor using a medium that suits you both
- Complete an MTA feedback and evaluation questionnaire at 6 months and 12 months.
The mentoring relationship can end following the 12-month feedback, or continue if both parties are willing
The mentoring itself is provided by experienced qualified members of MTA who have done your journey and are enthusiastic to support you in yours. They can offer wisdom, guidance, sign posting, help keep you on track for your goals, advice and much more. Your Mentor will have undergone MTA's Mentor training and will be equipped with resources to help you set and accomplish your goals.
How to apply
Applications open January 30th 2026. You can find the application pathway in the members area here. The pathway will take you through the application process as well as the E-learning module. It is essential that you complete both of these steps. If not, we will be unable to match you with a mentor. Once these two steps have been completed you will be able book onto the online face-to-face ‘Meet your Mentor’ workshop.
Further details are available in the Members Area. If you are already a member, you can access these here. If not, and you would like to join the Association, you can do so here.
Browse our library of mentoring resources which you might find helpful.
We will always do our best to match you, however, we cannot guarantee that all applicants will be matched with a Mentor as it depends on availability and compatibility of qualifications.
Become a Mentor
If you are a qualified member and interested in becoming one of our volunteer Mentors, there is a short application process just to ensure you meet the criteria (outlined below).
To become an MTA Mentor you need to:
- Hold at least one Mountain Training qualification
- Be interested in volunteering to support another member through their journey to assessment
- Book onto Mentor training Monday 9th March or Wednesday 11th March 2026
The commitment to the programme includes:
- Completing the MTA Mentor training which consists of a self-led e-learning module (approx. 30mins) and a tutor led online training session (2hrs)
- Attend the tutor-led, meet your Mentee online event on Thursday 26th March 2026, to shape a written agreement with your Mentee outlining your intended working partnership and commitment to each other
How to apply
Applications open January 30th 2026. The pathway will take you through the application process as well as the e-learning module. Once you have completed the e-learning module, you will be able to book onto one of the two online face-to-face training workshops. It is essential that you complete all three of these steps. If not, we will be unable to match you with a mentee. Once these three steps have been completed, you will be able book onto the online face-to-face ‘Meet your Mentor’ workshop.
To start your application please click here: https://mt.tahdah.me/catalogue/2/get/31
