> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentor-guide.md).

# Mentor Guide

Before you participate in the Mentorship program, and start mentoring mentees, we strongly recommend you to read this guide. You will gain valuable insight on how to become a successful mentor, and making mentees an integral part of the community. You will also get tips on how to choose mentees for your projects, why/how this mentorship program can be beneficial for you, and many more.

So, let's get started.

**Note:** To know about user interface related usages of Mentorship website, navigate to [mentors](/lfx/mentorship/mentors.md) section of this document.


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