Introducing the Guild Mentoring Program

#1 - July 10, 2012, 4 p.m.
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Azeroth -- It’s a land of turmoil, harsh and unyielding for heroes of the Horde and the Alliance as they struggle against enemies from within and without. For those stepping forth for the first time into this implacable realm, life can seem overwhelming, but surviving in this hostile environment is not insurmountable with a little help. Will your band of brothers and sisters, heroes and mentors, heed your call for aid? 
 


Azeroth needs more heroes to rise through the ranks and your guild can help. We’re looking for a few good guilds to volunteer for the new Guild Mentoring Program. Guilds participating in the program will take part in identifying new players within selected realms, offering to invite them into the guild, and teaching them the ways of Azeroth as they level and reach the end game content.

F.A.Q.

Q. What is the Guild Mentoring Program?
A. The guild mentoring program identifies guilds on select realms to act as mentors for new and low level players (below level 85). 

Q. How long does the Guild Mentoring Program run for?
A.
The Guild Mentoring Program will run for a period of four months from the time that guilds are selected and notified.

Q. Is there a certain criteria for being selected as a mentoring guild?
A.
Guilds must meet certain criteria to be considered for the Guild Mentoring Program:

  • Guilds must be located on one of the selected realms.
  • They must be willing to commit to the program for a four month period.
  • They must be willing to change their name for the four month Guild Mentoring participation period. (Names will be changed back at the end of the program.)
  • Guilds must be at least level 6 and have an active membership.

Q. How many guilds will be recruiting per realm?
A.
Only one guild will be selected per faction on each realm.

Q. What does my guild need to do to volunteer?
A.
The guild leader will need to submit an application to wowguilds@blizzard.com with the following information:

  • Current guild name and guild leader name
  • Current realm and faction of the applying guild
  • Current guild level and number of guild members
  • Guild leader’s real name and phone number (this information will not be published and is for internal use only)
  • Brief description of the Mentoring Guild

Q. How long are you accepting applications for?
A.
We will be accepting applications for two weeks. We will then select a guild for the Guild Mentoring Program from those that meet the criteria and contact the guild leader.

Q. On what realms will this program be available?
A.
Mentoring guilds will be chosen for the following realms:

Q. Do participating guilds get anything special?
A.
Some of the benefits for taking part in the program include:

  • MVP status on the forums for the guild leader and recruitment officer
  • Guild member private forum access
  • Recognition for your guild as being participants in the program
#2 - July 10, 2012, midnight
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@Atanae: That's fantastic to hear. We're hoping that even if the program itself isn't running on every realm, that many guilds are inspired to do just what you all are already.
#3 - July 10, 2012, midnight
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@Sophex: We're currently not adding more realms to this at this point in time. We're hopeful that the program will do well to where we can run it again on other realms. This also shouldn't discourage anyone who already supports new players or wants to on their own realms.
#4 - July 10, 2012, midnight
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Just to let everyone know, the actual time this will be running is four months, not three.
#5 - July 10, 2012, midnight
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@Gnaea: We'll have to see how it goes after this initial run.
#6 - July 10, 2012, midnight
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@Gnaea: We want mentoring guilds to stand out to new and leveling players as mentoring guilds. Thus, the name change. We think that there is enough of a community to support the program on the chosen realms and potentially gain benefit from it. We'd like to see where it goes and think we'll get some great participants.
#7 - July 10, 2012, midnight
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@Moeshia: We won't be holding your hand and telling how to run your guild or exactly who you must have in it. Ideally, you'll be able to know the difference between someone who is just a disruption to the community and someone who really just needs a little extra time and help. We also have some general guidelines we'll be providing to those that are chosen to be mentors which should help a bit. Again, though, the day to day operation is up to the chosen guilds. We will be keeping an eye on things though and watching progress.