introduction.qmd

# Introduction

## Welcome

Thank you for volunteering to be a mentor for the [rOpenSci Champions
Program](https://ropensci.org/champions/).

We develop this guide to help you to navigate the logistics of the
program and provide tools for your role as _mentor_.

As a living document we build together, we are always grateful for
feedback, improvements and contributions.

## Role Description

Mentors will play a vital role in the rOpenSci Champions Program by
advising and inspiring their mentees. Mentors will also connect their
mentees to people, programs, and organizations; recommend, resources,
readings, training, and experiences; and provide feedback on the
mentee’s project.

You will work with Champions to develop their project, which can be one
of the following options:

- Create a new package;


- Go through the review process with an R package they have already
  developed;


- Serve as a reviewer for the rOpenSci software peer review system.

Mentors may also support Champions with delivering other activities
including: giving a talk, writing blog posts, and teaching other
community members.

## Timeline

The total time commitment is expected to be approximately **1-2 hours
per month** from **November 2023 - November 2024** to complete the
following tentative program timeline.

|**Date**|**Event**|**Detail**|**Duration**|
|----|-----|------|--------|
|October, 2023|Select Champions |Review, rank and select 1-2 reviewed projects to mentor.|2 h|
|November 2023|Kick-off event|Learn about the program, review the program expectations, and address questions. Meet mentees.|1.5 h|
|January - April 2024|Training|How to mentor and logistics on the program.|2 h|
|March-July 2024|Meeting with mentee|Provide feedback and guidance on mentee project.  Connect with other experts, mentors or community members. Recommend training, resources for the mentee project.|1 meeting per month 0.5 h|
|May 2024|Cohort meeting [optional] |Champions will present their project and get feedback. |1.5 h|
|August - November 2023|Meeting with mentee|Provide feedback and guidance on mentee project.  Connect with other experts, mentors or community members. Recommend training, resources for the mentee project. |1 meeting per month 0.5 h|
|July 2024 | Cohort meeting [optional]: Reflections on projects|Champions will be invited to share takeaways from their projects with the cohort. | 1.5 h|
|September 2024|Cohort meeting [optional]: Reflections on events|Champions will be invited to share takeaways from their events with the cohort.|1.5 h|
|October 2024|Cohort meeting: Reflections on program|Mentors will be invited to share takeaways from the program and help to define future roles for Champions.|1.5 h|
|November 2024|End of term|Close cohort and define new roles for Champions and Mentors.|1 h|

## Quick Links

### Social

Champions Program Web Page:
[https://ropensci.org/champions/](https://ropensci.org/champions/)

Slack: ropensci.slack.com

Mastodon:
[https://hachyderm.io/@rOpenSci](https://hachyderm.io/@rOpenSci)

LinkedIn:[https://www.linkedin.com/company/ropensci/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ropensci/) 

Vimeo: [https://vimeo.com/ropensci](https://vimeo.com/ropensci)

GitHub: [https://github.com/ropensci](https://github.com/ropensci)

### Code of Conduct

[*https://ropensci.org/code-of-conduct/*](https://ropensci.org/code-of-conduct/)

### Contact/Meet with the Community Manager

[Calendly](https://calendly.com/yabellini-ropensci) - Book a meeting with Yani (you can choose from 15 to 60
minutes meeting)

Email: [*yabellini@ropensci.org*](mailto:yabellini@ropensci.org)

# Feedback

Contributions of all kinds are welcome, from suggestions for
improvements to errata and new material. Please, contact
the Community Manager with your ideas.