Mentoring Resources
Mentor Guides
Practical guidance for people considering a mentoring role and learning how to show up well for a young person.
Mentor Guides
How Do I Become a Mentor? A Practical Guide
A clear guide to choosing a mentoring program, preparing for the process, and building a dependable relationship with a young person.
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Mentor Guides
How to Be a Good Mentor: 7 Habits That Matter
Seven practical habits that help a mentor build trust, listen well and offer a young person steady guidance over time.
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Mentor Guides
What Does a Mentor Do? A Practical Guide
A practical look at how mentors build trust, listen well, support growth and stay within healthy boundaries.
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Mentor Guides
What Is a Youth Mentor? A Clear Guide to the Role
Learn what youth mentors do, what they do not do and how a steady relationship can support a young person.
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Mentor Guides
Mentor vs. Coach: What Is the Difference for Young People?
Understand how mentoring and coaching differ, where they overlap and how each can support a young person.
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Mentor Guides
Mentor-Mentee Activities That Build Real Trust
Practical mentor-mentee activities that create room for conversation, confidence and a stronger relationship over time.
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Mentor Guides
How to Be a Mentor to a Teenager
A practical guide to earning trust with a teenager, staying consistent and knowing when to ask for support.
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Mentor Guides
How to Find a Mentor for a Teenager
A practical guide for families choosing a mentoring program, asking the right questions and helping a teenager begin well.
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Mentor Guides
Benefits of Youth Mentoring: What Families Should Know
A practical, evidence-informed look at how a steady mentor can support a young person, and what families should expect from a strong program.
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Mentor Guides
How to Find a Male Mentor for Your Son
A practical guide for families seeking a safe, steady male mentor who can support a son with respect and consistency.
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Mentor Guides
Questions to Ask a Mentor: 25 Thoughtful Prompts
Twenty-five thoughtful questions that can help a young person and mentor build trust, talk through goals and keep conversations moving.
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Mentor Guides
How to Start a Mentoring Program for Youth
A practical guide to planning a youth mentoring program with clear purpose, careful safeguards and steady support for every match.
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Mentor Guides
Best Youth Mentoring Programs: What Families Should Look For
A practical guide for families comparing youth mentoring programs, from safety and training to fit, communication and ongoing support.
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Mentor Guides
Benefits of Being a Mentor to Youth
A grounded look at what adults can gain from mentoring young people, and what a responsible commitment asks in return.
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