RESOURCES FOR PROGRAMS

FOR PROGRAMS

Writing a grant? Building a business case? Designing a training? Need to learn more about mentoring competency? Explore these links to resources for Youth Development, Mentoring Impact, Mentoring Best Practices, and more!

 
 
 

MENTORING BEST PRACTICES

RECRUITMENT

The Importance of effective recruitment and selection

SCREENING

Screening mentors, you may have to say no

TRAINING

Readiness Matter – The importance and Impact of Mentor Training

MATCHING

Matching by Race and Gender in Mentoring Relationships: Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize
Validating a Mentoring Relationship Quality Scale: Does Match Strength Predict Match Length?
The Influence of same versus cross-gender matching in formal youth mentoring programs

MANAGEMENT

“Mentoring Up”: Learning to Manage Your Mentoring Relationships
Managing Mentoring Challenges (Tip sheet)

RETENTION

More Than Saying "Thank You": Comprehension Approaches to Mentor Retention
Top 8 Ways to Show Volunteer Appreciation

MATCH CLOSURE

"They always come, and they never say goodbye" Understanding Healthy Closure in Youth Mentoring