For Mentors

MPM K-12 Journey Map - This online tool is Minnesota's first interactive outline mapping major milestones for youth as they prepare for post-secondary education.  The map included links to resources that support the milestones, from taking a career interest finder to finding ways to pay for college.  The Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota (MPM) K-12 Journey Map is sponsored by GE and the University of Minnesota.

"Where was this tool when I was growing up?  It's a great tool and would have been really helpful when I was in high school!" - Wired for 2020 Event Participant

Tools For Mentoring Adolescents - Tools for Mentoring Adolescents were developed by MPM in collaboration with the Search Institute to support and strengthen relationships between mentors and mentees. 

"I've always thought that you had some of the best curriculum and materials out there. These new tools are a great addition!"  Out-of-State Mentoring Resource Associate

Learn to Mentor - This online course is offered to help prepare you to be an e-mentor, but is valuable for all mentors. It includes:

  • Topics ranging from "What is Mentoring" to "Your Role as Mentor", "The Lifecycle of a Mentoring Relationship," and "How to End Your Relationship"
  • A downloadable "Learn to E-Mentor Workbook" that includes exercises and tools you can use personally and share with your mentee
  • A "Self Check Quiz" to try out your new skills at the conclusion of the training

Building Relationships: A Guide for New Mentors - This resource is great mentor training supplement, providing mentors with ten simple tips for effective relationship development.

Impact Now - Opportunities to Volunteer Together - From gardening to senior bingo nights to cleaning and organizing, from meal preparation to decorating to bike repair, HandsOn Twin Cities' Impact Now program has over 40 volunteer projects taking place each month at a variety of locations throughout the Twin Cities. If you are looking for a fun, meaningful activity for mentors to do with mentees, there are many opportunities available through Impact Now. To see a full list of volunteer projects or to register, click here.

Looking for similar volunteer opportunities in Greater Minnesota? Contact your local United Way office or Volunteer Center to see what is happening in your community. Find a Volunteer Center in your area. http://www.mavanetwork.org/volunteercenters.

Learns: The Tutor - In-depth articles for tutor, mentor, and other youth-focused programs

A Years' Worth of Mentoring Activities - Check out this list of activities that you can do with your mentee throughout the year.

YouthFriends: Resource Center - YouthFriends is a school-based mentoring network that connects caring adult volunteers with young people. Here you can find activity ideas, reading resources, tips for volunteers, and more.

Mentoring Central's Mentor Training Courses - A new web-based mentor's training by Dr. Jean Rhodes and Dr. Janis Kupersmidt. Cost: $25