Resources for Mentors

Get to know your mentee better with this questionnaire.

Dozens of ideas for short and long outings. Please research ahead for hours and fees.

A brief article describing what a mentor is and is not.

The many roles of a mentor, including being a role model, being a teacher, being a companion, and being a supporter.

Tips for your first meeting with a mentee, including conversation techniques and body language.

An overview of your roles and responsibilities as a mentor.

Some common questions mentors have while establishing a mentor/mentee relationship.

Some common expectations that mentees have of their mentors.

A list of some useful websites for mentors.

A list of community resources that may be useful for mentees.

Tips for developing a friendship with your mentees.

A list of requirements for becoming a mentor with MTC.

Several activity and conversation suggestions to help your mentees excel.

An overview of typical stages in a mentor/mentee relationship, including building rapport, setting and achieving goals, and bringing closure to the relationship.

Several practical tips for building your mentor/mentee relationship.

15 different ways to show your mentees that you care.

A collection of activities you can engage in when spending time with your mentees.

Two former mentees and their mentors share the value of mentorship.

Dr. Susan Flatmo provides a 1 hour training session on anxiety and depression in teens.