This is the list of mentors for the Growth Team features. If you would like to be available to help new users, please add your name and a brief welcome message at the bottom of the page.
- Who can become a mentor?
If you are sufficiently experienced to answer basic editing questions from new users, and enjoy helping people in a friendly and supportive manner, then you are an ideal person to be a mentor. Thank you!
You need to be extended confirmed to edit this list at the present time. It is also expected that a significant proportion of your 500 minimum edits will have been made in mainspace. If you don't yet meet this key requirement, please gain a bit more experience before adding yourself.
- How do I sign up?
Mentors should sign up below with a short welcome message using the following formatting: [[User:Name]]|Description
. Please use only this syntax; DO NOT insert any links or wikitext in your welcome message or it may affect how all the messages appear. Please limit it to 240 characters. (Check it here.)
Avoid mentioning your own subject interests in your welcome message, as you will appear as a mentor to new users with many different backgrounds. Full instructions are at Growth/Communities/How to introduce yourself as a mentor.
(If you wish, you may add the Userbox {{User mentor}}
, or 'Category:Wikipedians who mentor new users' to your own user page.)
- What happens next?
Once you have signed up here, you will start to be randomly assigned users as 'mentees'. Their names will begin to appear in your new 'Mentor dashboard'. You can reach it via a new link at the top of every page. Each new user (mentee) assigned to you will see your welcome message in a 'Your mentor' box on their own 'Homepage' tab.
You do not need to proactively welcome your mentees – your invitation message simply invites them to ask you questions should they ever encounter difficulties and need help.
- How will I know if a question comes from one of my mentees?
When someone clicks the "Ask your mentor a question" button on their dashboard, their question will appear on your talk page. It will always appear with the following subject heading:
- "Question from [username]"
That username will always be hyperlinked, and the edit will be tagged in your page history as a 'Mentorship module edit' or 'Mentorship panel question'. (For further information see this Mediawiki FAQ)
- Will I be swamped with questions?
This is unlikely to happen. By default, the Dashboard filter only displays users who've made at least one edit. Choosing a time period to show only those who've edited in the last day shortens it further. Your Mentor Dashboard lets you indicate if you are available or 'Away', and to select how many mentees are assigned to you. Bear in mind: the majority of new users will make just one edit. Of the remainder, most will be OK as they are. Of those needing help, some will find their way to the Teahouse or get solutions elsewhere. Only a small number will ever seek your help as a mentor, and we hope you will be there for them when they do.
For a list of every question asked of all mentors over the last 14 days, click here.
- Can I choose who I want to be a mentor to?
In general, no. However, if you only want to act as mentor to a few specific users (e.g. course participants/editathon attendees), add your name instead to this alternative list (but NOT to both!). Then follow How To Claim A Mentee.
- Where can I leave feedback?
You may leave comments about the Mentor list at Wikipedia talk:Growth Team features/Mentor list, or give broader feedback and suggestions at Wikipedia talk:Growth Team features.
Please note: if you are signed up on this list, expect to be assigned random new users as mentees.
- User:Sungodtemple|Welcome to Wikipedia! You can ask me questions about editing and other processes. I'll do my best to respond timely.
- User:Sdkb|Hi, I'm Sdkb! I contribute to many different areas of Wikipedia where I see unmet needs, trying to improve the world's information ecosystem. Ask me anything about editing; I'm here to help!
- User:Wugapodes|Welcome! I edit Wikipedia because I like sharing knowledge with others, so if you have questions feel free to ask me. I'm excited to work together!
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- User:Trialpears|Hello! I edit in a lot of different areas where I see there are improvements to be made. I also enjoy helping new users navigate the confusing environment that is Wikipedia!
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- User:Ipigott|I have experience of a wide variety of areas but am particularly keen on improving coverage of women. Please let me know how I can help you along. Happy editing!
- User:Em-mustapha|Glad you are here and want to contribute to the sum of all human knowledge. How may I help you?
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- User:David notMD|My advice likely most useful to people who want to contribute to articles in the medical/health/nutrition/alternative medicine arenas.
- User:Zippybonzo|I am happy to help you with anything at all. If you need any help, I am the person to ask.
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- User:Liance|Welcome to Wikipedia! I'm Liance, a fellow editor who has been here for a while. If you have any questions I am happy to help!
- User:Martin Urbanec|Hello, I am Martin and I love to help new wikipedians. If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Happy editing!
- User:Femkemilene|Hi there. I'm Femke and I like helping new editors find their feet on Wikipedia. Ask me anything!
- User:Dreamyshade|Hi, I'm Britta. I enjoy helping people learn how to edit Wikipedia, and I'd be happy to answer your questions!
- User:Alyo|Hi! I'm Alyo, and I promise no question is too simple to ask. I'm happy to help with anything you may need, so just let me know!
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- User:EDG 543|Hullo there, friend! I'm EDG 543, your mentor. If you ever have any questions or concerns, any at all, I'm here for you!
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- User:SkyWolf369|Heya, I am SkyWolf I primarily do Anti-Vandalism and am more than willing to help teach new users!
- User:IAmChaos|Hello, I edit in a few areas across Wikipedia, and would love to help you out. Just hit the button to ask me a question
- User:Melecie|Hi and welcome! Need a hand on your edits or understanding the guidelines? Drop me a question and I'll do my best to help ya! Happy editing <3
- User:Kpddg|Welcome! I'm glad to help!
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