Mentorship is a rewarding experience for mentors and mentees, fostering growth, learning, and mutual respect. However, the relationship can falter if certain pitfalls aren’t avoided. Understanding these common mistakes ensures both parties a productive and fulfilling mentorship experience. Mistakes New Mentors Should Avoid Taking Over Instead of Guiding...
Mentoring the next generation is a noble and impactful endeavor, requiring a blend of wisdom, patience, and adaptability. The influence that mentors have on young people can shape their futures and instill values that last a lifetime. However, effective mentoring is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it demands a nuanced...
Youth Advisory Group Member and Intern Tymajah Maxwell shares her views on being a part of MENTOR Independence Region’s Youth Advisory Group and our Youth Participatory Action Research project. Participating in the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a profound journey that places the voices of young people at the...
In our new Guest Blog Post, our Youth Advisory Group Member and Summer Intern Raheen Bridges reflects on his experiences with MENTOR IR as a part of our Youth Participatory Action Research Project. During my AmeriCorps service, I have actively sought opportunities to grow as a mentor in both...
Are you passionate about harnessing the power of social media and digital platforms for positive change? Do you have a knack for crafting compelling online narratives that engage, inspire, and drive action? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At MENTOR Independence Region, we’re on a mission...
On Nov 1, 2023, we had the opportunity to attend the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) Summit held at the US Department of Education in Washington, DC. The summit was a celebration of the progress achieved by NPSS, initiated following President Biden’s call to action in July 2022...
The 2024 National Mentoring Summit is taking place Jan 24 – 26, 2024 in Washington DC and our MENTOR Independence Team will be there contributing to the discussion with three dynamic presentations! First, our team member Adelaide Moschler will be presenting “Building Youth Power in Mentoring Programs” which explores...
MENTOR Independence Region has two exciting events planned for October – join us! First, join us IN PERSON on Thursday, October 5th to dialogue and network with other youth organization and mentoring program staff about established and new ways to support youth Mental Health in our programming. At Meeting...
MENTOR Independence Region works with hundreds of organizations each year to help strengthen their mentoring strategies. Sometimes that work is with formalized mentoring programs seeking to strengthen their practices or programming. Sometime the work is about building the skills of the adults in relationship rich spaces to better connect...
Back to School season is upon us again! The relaxing days of summer are behind us (although the heat is not!) and students are filled with complex emotions as they re-acclimate to these first weeks back at school. While some students are starting new academic journeys and others are...
