Results

• Having a network; an important protective factor – Part 5

  Published on May 21, 2014
  A network of friends and neighbors who care about you and your children can provide support during difficult times.

• What can you expect from your mentoring relationship?

  Published on November 25, 2015
  Navigating the stages of the mentoring relationship: contemplation, initiation, growth and maintenance, decline and dissolution, and redefinition.

• Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 1 – Contemplation

  Published on November 25, 2015
  Contemplation is the first sage of a mentoring relationship between the mentor and mentee.

• Healthy risk-taking

  Published on May 22, 2013
  Young people take risks for thrill and as part of normal development. How can you support healthy and positive risk-taking?

• Realistic expectations for new mentors

  Published on August 6, 2014
  Mentoring can be intimidating if you set your expectations too high. This article explores what should you expect from your meetings and the relationship.

• Providing closure when mentoring relationships end

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Follow these tips for supporting healthy match closure in youth mentoring.

• 4-H Volunteer e-Learning Course

  Published on March 30, 2015
  

• Get out of that rut!

  Published on February 27, 2013
  Even the most adventurous mentors and mentees can find themselves in an activity rut. Get some new ideas for mixing up your match meetings.

• Consider volunteering in 4-H during college

  Published on September 12, 2016
  Students attending colleges and trade schools can consider becoming a 4-H volunteer.

• Current mentors can make the best recruiters

  Published on June 20, 2014
  Most mentoring programs are in constant need of new mentors. Current and past mentors can be incredibly successful recruiters: find out how to make the most of this often untapped resource.

• Managing misbehavior when working with youth – Part 3: Attention-seeking behavior

  Published on October 15, 2012
  There are many ways that youth misbehave while in our care. Learn more about some of the reasons for misbehavior and different ways to manage or avoid it completely.

• No and low budget activities for mentors and mentees

  Published on September 10, 2014
  It is easy to find fun and free activities in the summer, but what can you do when the weather gets cooler?

• Effectively screening volunteer mentors

  Published on April 24, 2014
  Mentor screening is a crucial component of a quality mentoring program. What are the best practices?

• Things to consider when closing a mentoring match – Part 1

  Published on September 16, 2014
  Mentoring programs create matches but don’t always consider what needs to take place when a match is closed. Learn what the best practices and proper processes are for closing a match while considering the best interest of the youth.

• Engage youth to recruit new mentors

  Published on June 24, 2014
  Many young people spend long periods of time on mentoring program waiting lists due to a lack of available mentors to fill the need. Youth initiated mentoring can help many of these young people find mentors more quickly and lead to greater impact.

• Mentoring a child is simpler than you think

  Published on October 15, 2012
  There are all kinds of ways that a caring adult can make a difference in the life of a child. With a little bit of effort and patience, you too can mentor a young person.

• 4-H volunteers and members can share stories for volunteer recruitment

  Published on May 24, 2016
  4-H clubs, volunteers and members have opportunities to share their stories of the positive impact 4-H has had on their lives to recruit volunteers in different settings.

• Focus on the positive: An assets-based approach to youth mentoring

  Published on May 5, 2013
  How you approach a young person makes a difference. This article explores how adults can build on youth strengths rather than focusing on problems.

• Targeted volunteer recruitment – Part 1: Why do it?

  Published on August 3, 2012
  So often volunteer managers use a one-size-fits-all approach with recruitment. Learn how a tailored approach might be more productive at getting the right volunteers in place.

• What should I get my mentee for Christmas?

  Published on December 12, 2014
  Do you want to do something nice to celebrate the holidays with your mentee without breaking the bank or crossing a boundary? These ideas can help.