Learning Lab Mentor Agreement

Eligibility Criteria

To serve as a Mahj Life Learning Lab Mentor, you must have earned the AMJ Quest Rules Trek microbadge through the Merit Program for Instructors.

Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the Guild Leader for instructors who demonstrate excellence, leadership, or significant contributions to Mahj Life programs.

The program supports up to six active mentors at a time. If all mentor positions are currently filled, additional applicants will be added to a waiting list. As openings arise, the Guild Leader will extend invitations based on alignment with program needs, past contributions, and availability.

Mentor Role and Responsibilities

Mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and feedback to less experienced instructors and community members. In this capacity, you agree to:

1. Provide Peer-Based Support
   Offer advice, answer questions, and guide Associate Instructors using Mahj Life standards and the Mahj Life Wiki as your reference.
2. Facilitate Weekly Power Hours
   Lead or co-lead scheduled Monday Power Hours in rotation with other mentors, focusing on trending questions, player confidence, and group dynamics.
3. Contribute Constructive Lesson Feedback
   Review teaching videos or lesson plans submitted by Associate Instructors. Provide clear, respectful suggestions to help improve instruction quality and clarity.
4. Moderate the Facebook Learning Lab
   Serve as a group admin in the Mahj Life Learning Lab Facebook group. Monitor discussions, ensure accurate rule references, and contribute to creating a positive learning environment.
5. Engage in Quarterly Mentor Roundtables
   Attend and participate in quarterly strategy calls with the Guild Leader and fellow mentors to review trends, troubleshoot challenges, and enhance the group’s impact.

Mentor Badge & Recognition

Active mentors receive the Mahj Life Mentor badge and enjoy the following benefits:

• Recognition in the public Instructor Directory
• Priority eligibility for future leadership roles
• Invitations to quarterly Mentor Roundtables

Credit & Contribution System

Mentors earn credits that may be redeemed for annual dues, educational opportunities, or special programs. Credit is awarded based on the following system:

Activity	Description	Credits
Facebook Group Admin	Weekly admin duties (~3 hrs/week); check daily, rotate Lead Admin role	6 credits/week
Peer Coaching	Private support to Associate Instructors; self-reported	2 credits/week
Power Hour (Lead)	Facilitate Monday session	5 credits/session
Power Hour (Support)	Attend and assist another mentor’s session	2 credits/session
Mentor Roundtables	Facilitate the Monday session	5 credits/session

Maximum: 30 credits/month or 360 credits/year

Terms of Participation

As part of our support system, we track mentor contributions through a Credit Ledger to compensate you for your time. The credit ledger is visible only to the Guild leader. Also, you’re not expected to max out credits—just to contribute consistently in a way that fits your capacity.

We have two options to help us recognize your involvement and ensure alignment with our compensation budget.

Option 1: Ongoing Term

Track your activity weekly and accrue credits as you serve.

• A Credit Ledger Excel workbook (admin view only) will be used to track credit activity.
• Mentors may review their workbook and request credit redemptions by email (care@mahjlife.com).
• Credit balances will be monitored and shared on an individual basis.

Option 2: One-Year Term

Prefer a more straightforward path? Opt into a one-year mentor commitment and receive 360 credits upfront. This reflects the same value as weekly tracking across 12 months – you just don’t have to track your activity.