Resources for Mentors

Steps to Becoming a Mentor

Mentor Training and Guidance

Activity Ideas

Articles & Research

Community & School District Info

Books & Miscellaneous

Steps to Becoming a Volunteer Mentor

For complete information on becoming a mentor, please visit our Mentor Program page.

Become a Mentor

Mentor Training and Guidance

Mentor Training Materials

New Mentor Training Primer	New Mentor Training Slides
Guidance and Tips for New Mentors	Guidance and Tips for New Mentees
100 Ideas to Use When Mentoring Youth	Ways to Show You Care
Friendship A-Z	Zoom How-to Guide (coming soon)

Mentor-Mentee Activity Ideas

Where Should We Go Next?

Fun and Easy Activities

Socially Distanced Activities

Mentoring Websites, Articles & Research

Websites

Tips for Being a Great Mentor

Evidence Based Mentoring

MENTOR: The Preeminent National Mentoring Organization

US Government Website Focused on Youth and Mentoring

Articles

I know I’m Not Alone (NY Times)

Helping Students Achieve Their Potential and Thrive - MTC feature in “Our Town”

The Mentoring Effort

Want to Leave a Legacy, Be a Mentor (NY Times)

Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships

Why All Teenagers Need Non-Parent Mentors

Exploring Social Capital

Research

Ethical Principles for Youth Mentoring Relationships

Community & School District Information

Mountain View & Los Altos High School Resources

MVLA School District Website

Los Altos High School Website

Mountain View High School Website

Alta Vista High School Website

School Year Calendar

*For more detailed calendars that include assembly schedules, minimum days & special events, please refer to your specific school’s website.

Books and Miscellaneous

Books

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

Life Coaching for Kids: A Practical Manual to Coach Children and Young People to Success, Well-being and Fulfilment