*The 2024 MMC Membership Program is currently underway and not accepting applications*
The MMC Mentorship program connects emerging food systems and mobile market practitioners with established leaders who will provide leadership, guidance and professional support. This program will offer mentees the chance to connect with mentors for 12 hours of one-on-one time over the course of 6 months at no cost.
The MMC Mentorship program connects emerging food systems and mobile market practitioners with established leaders who will provide leadership, guidance and professional support. This program will offer mentees the chance to connect with mentors for 12 hours of one-on-one time over the course of 6 months at no cost.
The goals of this program are to:
Topics you may cover with your mentor may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Further institutional knowledge of successful mobile market planning and operations
- Assist in the professional development of the next generation of mobile market leaders
- Give space for proven leaders to share their wisdom and expertise
- Build strength and resilience in our community of MMC members
Topics you may cover with your mentor may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Mobile Market growth/scaling up
- Mobile Market programs such as Community Ambassadors, Food as medicine, etc.
- Food justice, equity, and/or sovereignty
- Personal and organizational leadership
- Sustainability
How do I know if this is right for me?
This might be the right opportunity for you, if:
- You are early in your pursuit of a career in mobile markets and/or other food system work
- You have experience running a mobile market, but are looking for support in leadership and professional development
- You or your organization are members of the Mobile Market Coalition
- You have the time and capacity to commit to regular meetings with your mentor over the 6 month term
- If you are in the early planning stages of a mobile market, we would encourage you to look at other options offered by the Mobile Market Coalition such as 1 on 1 consulting, the Veggie Van Toolkit, and Mobile Market 101
Meet the Mentors
Informational Webinar
We held an informational webinar on April 3rd to meet the mentors, ask questions, and learn more to decide if the Mobile Market Coalition Peer Mentor program is right for you. Check out the video below if you want to learn more before you apply!
Interested in being a Mentor?
This might be the right opportunity for you if:
Selected mentors will receive a stipend and professional development opportunities. Apply here to be a mentor. Applying does guarantee you will be matched with a mentee, nor is it a commitment to participate.
- You have extensive experience in operating and/or leading mobile market efforts
- You have a desire to support the next generation of mobile market leaders
- You have specific areas of expertise within the mobile market world that you want to share with others
- People come to you naturally for guidance and information
- You have the time and capacity to host meetings with your mentee and follow up with resources and guidance as needed over the 6 month program term
Selected mentors will receive a stipend and professional development opportunities. Apply here to be a mentor. Applying does guarantee you will be matched with a mentee, nor is it a commitment to participate.
Important Dates
The mentorship program will accept applications for participation from now until April 15th, 2024. Selection and training will take place throughout April, and connections made in May. Mentorship will take place from May-November 2024.