Mentoring
Caring and committed mentors give young people the extra boost they need to achieve success. Mentoring is an effective way to engage individuals in meaningful service experiences and to develop and strengthen positive connections with families, schools, and the community. Following are some of our most relevant resources for mentors and mentoring programs.
- LEARNS Mentoring Resources
- Volunteers Mentoring Youth: Implications for Closing the Mentoring Gap
- Supporting Children and Youth: Mentor Training for Senior Corps Volunteers
Effective Practices
- Understanding mentoring opportunities
- Identifying ten characteristics of quality mentoring programs
- Establishing a responsible mentoring program
- See more effective practices on mentoring
Online Library Items
- Mentoring School-Aged Children: Relationship Development in Community-Based and School-Based Programs
- Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
- How to Build a Successful Mentoring Program Using the Elements of Effective Practice
- A Training Guide for Mentors
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