Club Mentor Training

The essential idea

New-club mentoring is different from member mentoring

This page focuses on the official new-club mentor assignment. For one-to-one support between members, use the separate Mentor Guide in Member Resources.

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Prepare to mentor a new club

1
Confirm the assignment
Review the official training and clarify appointment, duration, recognition, and success expectations with District leaders.
2
Build the club’s foundation
Help officers understand governance, meetings, education, membership, planning, and the support available from the District.
3
Develop independence
Coach officers through real decisions, establish repeatable routines, and prepare the club to operate without the mentor.

Responsibilities in practice

What a new-club mentor develops

The role combines orientation, leadership development, and practical support during the club’s early life.

Officer confidence

Help each officer understand their portfolio, coordinate as a team, and use the current Club Leadership Handbook.

Quality meetings

Support clear agendas, prepared roles, evaluations, educational progress, and a welcoming member experience.

Club systems

Establish useful routines for planning, communication, records, dues, membership, and the Club Success Plan.

District connection

Introduce Area and District support, training, contests, recognition, and the route for escalating questions.

Use the source of truth

Official resources

Use “New Club Mentoring Matters” in the official training hub for the specialist assignment; use the general mentoring manual for mentoring principles.

Toastmasters International

Sponsor, Mentor and Coach Training

Official new-club mentor training outline and presentation, plus related specialist resources.

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Toastmasters International

Mentoring manual

Official principles, benefits, and responsibilities that support a healthy mentoring relationship.

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Page content reviewed against public official sources in August 2026. Rules and requirements are governed by the latest official version at each link.