Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™: A Guide for Program Development and Improvement. 5th Edition

Abstract

Mentoring is a series of collaborative activities and conversations between young people and older or more experienced persons (i.e., mentors) who are acting in a helping capacity to provide support that benefits one or more areas of the young person's development. This resource offers those who develop and implement mentoring services meaningful guidance on the programmatic practices that contribute to a high-quality mentoring experience for young people. Key factors included in the guide are: who this resource is for, the many considerations that go into designing and delivering meaningful programmatic mentoring experiences for young people, and specific practices that will make mentoring programs more effective, enjoyable, and sustainable.