To view program details, navigate to the Mentorship platform, and under the Mentorships tab, select the program you would like to view.

Under the Mentorships tab, click the mentorships that are accepting applications, completed, or in progress.

The Mentors section contains mentor profile cards. Click View Profile to navigate to the mentor's profile page.

Mentee profile cards can be found in the Mentees section. Click View Profile to go to the mentor's profile page.

The Graduated Mentees section contains profiles of the mentees who completed the project's mentorship program. Click on View Profile and navigate to the mentor's profile page.

Each mentorship card is visible on both the Mentorship and Crowdfunding platforms. This allows you to access detailed information about the mentorship program and its financial records.

Accessing Mentorship and Funding Information

1. Select a Project: Choose a project you would like to view.

2. Access Mentorship Details:

   • From the mentorship program details page, click on View Crowdfunding CTA to toggle to the funding information.

3. Access Funding Details:

   • From the crowdfunding project details page, click on View Mentorship CTA to toggle to the mentorship program information.

By toggling between the Mentorship and Crowdfunding platforms, users can gain a comprehensive understanding of the mentorship program's details and financial records.

Navigating the Mentorship Platform

Step 1: Accessing the Mentorship Platform Landing Page

To view the mentorship opportunities, navigate to the Mentorship Platform landing page. From here, you can access the following tabs:

Overview

The Sort and Filter feature helps you easily find and organize mentorship projects on the Mentorship page. With these tools, you can:

• Sort projects by different criteria (like name, status, or when they were last updated)

• Search for specific projects by typing their name

• Filter projects using multiple criteria (skills, dates, status, and more)

• Reset all filters to start fresh

This feature is available in the Mentorships tab and works across all project categories: All Mentorships, Accepting Applications, In Progress, and Completed.

Where to Find It

The sort and filter controls are located in a toolbar above the project cards. You'll see them arranged from left to right:

Sort Dropdown → Search Box → Reset Filters Button → Filter Button

Features

1. Sort Projects

The sort dropdown lets you organize projects in different ways to find what you're looking for faster.

Available Sort Options

Default Setting

By default, projects are sorted with "Accepting First" - this means projects that are currently accepting applications will appear at the top of your list.

How to Use

1. Click on the sort dropdown (the small dropdown menu in the toolbar)

2. Select the sort option you want from the list

3. The project list will automatically update with your new sort order

Note: Your sort preference will stay active as you switch between different project tabs (All Mentorships, Accepting Applications, etc.) until you change it.

2. Search for Projects

The search box helps you quickly find specific projects by name.

Features

• Smart suggestions: As you type (after 3 characters), a list of matching projects appears below the search box

• Quick search: Press Enter on your keyboard to search for what you typed

• Easy clearing: Click the × button to clear your search and see all projects again

How to Use

1. Click in the search box

2. Start typing the name of the project you're looking for

3. After typing at least 3 characters, you'll see suggestions appear

Tip: The search works together with your sort and filter settings, so you can search within filtered results.

3. Filter Projects

The filter feature gives you powerful options to narrow down projects based on specific criteria.

Available Filters

Program Term Name

• What it does: Search for projects by their program term name (like "Summer 2024" or "Fall Program")

• How to use: Type the term name you're looking for in the text box

• Example: Type "Summer" to find all projects with "Summer" in their term name

Program Status

• What it does: Filter projects by whether they're accepting applications, in progress, or completed

• How to use: Select one status from the dropdown menu

• Options:

Required Skills

• What it does: Find projects that require specific skills

• How to use: Select one or more skills from the dropdown menu

• How it works: If you select multiple skills (like "JavaScript" and "Python"), you'll see projects that require ANY of those skills

Program Term Date Range

• What it does: Find projects based on when their program term runs

• How to use: Select a start date and/or end date using the calendar picker

• How it works: You'll see projects if any part of their term falls within your selected date range

How to Use Filters

1. Click the "Filter" button (the button with a filter icon) in the toolbar

2. A filter dialog window will open

3. In the dialog, you can:

Tip: You can use multiple filters at the same time. For example, you could filter by skills AND date range to find very specific projects.

4. Reset Filters

The "Reset Filters" button lets you quickly clear all your active filters and return to the default view.

When You'll See It

• The "Reset Filters" button appears in the toolbar when you have at least one filter active

• It's located next to the Filter button

• It's shown in red text to make it easy to spot

How to Use

1. Click the "Reset Filters" button

2. All your filters will be cleared immediately

3. The project list will refresh to show all projects (with your current sort and search settings)

Note: Resetting filters does NOT clear your search or sort settings - only the filter criteria.

Summary

The Sort and Filter feature provides you with powerful tools to find exactly the mentorship projects you're looking for. You can use these features individually or combine them for more precise results:

• Use Sort to organize projects in a way that makes sense to you

• Use Search when you know the project name

• Use Filters to narrow down by skills, dates, or status

All these features work together seamlessly, making it easy to discover the perfect mentorship opportunities that match your interests and availability.

The Mentorship Platform facilitates a structured remote learning environment for new open-source developers.

It is a valuable tool for individuals who want to grow and develop in their personal and professional lives because it gives them access to the knowledge, skills, and experience of someone more experienced.

Experienced project maintainers and contributors use the platform to mentor aspiring individuals and help them become contributors to the open-source community.

To get started:

1. Navigate to the platform:

   • The tab includes the mentorship programs enrolled on the platform, categorized by programs accepting mentee applications, in progress, and completed.

   • The tab includes profiles of all the participating mentors.

   • The tab includes profiles of currently participating and graduated mentees.

2. To view more information about the program, click on the program name:

To participate:

• Administrators:

• Mentees: and

• Mentors: and

Mentorships Tab

Sort and Filter

You can use the sort and filter tools to easily find and organize mentorship projects. The toolbar above the project cards includes:

• Sort: Organize projects by name, status, or update date

• Search: Find specific projects by typing their name

• Filter: Narrow down projects by skills, dates, status, and more

For detailed information about using these features, see .

Mentorship Program Card Information

Each Mentorship Program card displays the following information:

• Project Details: Click on the project title or logo to navigate to the project details page.

• Terms: View the current, future, or past mentorship project terms.

• Required Skills: See the technologies needed for mentees to apply to the project.

Mentees Tab

Mentee Profile Card Information

The Mentees tab displays mentee profile cards with the following information:

• Mentee Information:

  • Name and Avatar: Click on the name to navigate to the mentee's profile page.

• Skills: View the mentee's technical skills.

Mentors Tab

The Mentors tab displays mentor profile cards with the following information:

• Mentor Information:

  • Name and Avatar: Click on the name to navigate to the mentor profile page.

• Skills: View the mentor's technical skills.