This page introduces the GCMLA Mentor Advocacy initiative. This provides ideas and resources for local non-profits and the general community who want to consider (more) volunteer mentoring.
Would you consider being a volunteer mentor at a local non-profit? Are you already a volunteer mentor? Behind the scenes, a small group is working on a Mentor Advocacy initiative. Our hope is to harness our collective ideas and energy to encourage volunteer mentoring across Greater Cincinnati.
Our Goals:
- Encourage the general community to consider volunteer mentoring.
- Support local non-profits in their recruiting of volunteer mentors.
Background:
Mentoring, at its core, guarantees (young) people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on (young) people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Source: Mentoring.org.
Each Member of the Alliance has a unique mission, some are focused on youth, others adults; some are focused on education, others employment. Individuals who want to mentor can find a fit with various local non-profits.
If You Want to Become a Volunteer Mentor:
- Why Mentor. Click this link to explore reasons to mentor.
- Mentoring is a Powerful Life Skill. You will change your own life as well as another.
- Connect. Click this link to see the many non-profits who participate in the GCMLA.
- Find Your Fit. Use this downloadable “playbook” to assess your interests and then prepare to engage local non-profits.
Greater Cincinnati Mentor Leadership Alliance Resources for Organizations:
- Flyer. Click here to easily print or share our flyer.
- Mentor Recruitment. This page introduces the Ambassadorship Toolkit. It is intended to EQUIP local organizations to find volunteer mentors including resources and tools.
National Mentor.Org Resources for Organizations: