Results

• Engaging learning: Youth take the lead

  Published on May 16, 2014
  Moving youth from being engaged in your programing to being active participants in creating their own.

• Building youth with the five C’s: Competence

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Youth who display the five C’s are less likely to behave negatively and more likely to be developmentally on target. This series explores how you can help young people strengthen their C’s.

• The role parents play in mentoring relationships

  Published on December 18, 2013
  This article explores the role that parents play in a mentoring relationship.

• Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 5 – Redefinition

  Published on December 23, 2015
  Redefinition is the fifth and final stage of a mentoring relationship between the mentor and mentee.

• Utilize the skills of peer mentors for programming

  Published on March 30, 2017
  Use the skills of peer mentors to plan and implement activities in a peer mentoring program.

• Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 2 – Initiation

  Published on December 17, 2015
  Initiation is the second stage of a mentoring relationship between the mentor and mentee.

• Finding consistency in mentoring relationships

  Published on February 4, 2016
  How can mentors maintain consistency when winter weather is causing school cancellations and terrible driving conditions?

• Mentoring: A life changing relationship

  Published on November 26, 2013
  Mentoring relationships can have a significant impact on volunteer mentors.

• Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 4 – Decline and dissolution

  Published on December 23, 2015
  Decline and dissolution is the fourth stage of a mentoring relationship between the mentor and mentee.

• Gaining the respect of young people

  Published on July 11, 2014
  While the phrase “respect your elders” has been used for centuries, true respect must be earned. How can adults earn the respect of young people?

• Engaging volunteers through social media

  Published on April 2, 2013
  Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, emails, meetings or even phone calls. However, social media can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers.

• Why would I want a mentor?

  Published on August 15, 2014
  What is mentoring? Is it for you? This article explores what mentees can expect from a mentoring relationship.

• Finding the right fit: How to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you

  Published on April 30, 2013
  When donating your time to a good cause, it is important to find a position that is a good fit. This article explores ways to find a position that will be rewarding.

• Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 3 – Growth and maintenance

  Published on December 22, 2015
  Growth and maintenance is the third stage of a mentoring relationship between the mentor and mentee.

• How much is too much?

  Published on February 16, 2013
  How much personal information should a mentor share with a mentee? Are there topics that are off limits? How much is too much?

• Gearing up for the school year

  Published on August 30, 2013
  How do you prepare for your school-based mentoring match? Here are some quick tips to start the year out right.

• Mentoring: How to build trust in mentoring relationships

  Published on September 19, 2012
  Explore suggestions for building the critical characteristic of trust in mentor/mentee relationships

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  I can’t be a mentor right now-- what else can I do?

  Published on March 26, 2014
  Mentoring a child requires a long term commitment. What can you do to help when you can’t commit?

• Referring youth to appropriate mentoring programs

  Published on October 17, 2013
  When searching for a mentoring program, it is important to conduct research to ensure that the most appropriate program is selected. This article explores things to consider when referring youth to a mentoring program.

• Using Facebook groups to support volunteers

  Published on April 16, 2013
  Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, phone calls, meetings, or even phone calls. Facebook can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers.