Mentoring

Youth benefit from supportive and caring relationships with older individuals who serve as a guide and role model. Many youth find these relationships naturally through their involvement in school, youth serving organizations like 4-H, families and communities. Youth mentoring programs are often designed to serve youth who do not find these relationships naturally. MSU Extension has more than 20 years of experience in creating supportive, long-term mentoring relationships. 4-H offers a range of mentoring programs including community-based, site-based, adult-youth, peer and small group mentoring. Our programs are based on youth mentoring quality program standards and best practices. Programs serve a variety of audiences including court-involved youth, youth living in foster care, children of prisoners, academically challenged youth and youth who face other challenges. 

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• Focus on the positive: An assets-based approach to youth mentoring

  May 5, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | How you approach a young person makes a difference. This article explores how adults can build on youth strengths rather than focusing on problems.

• Junior Iron Chef competitions offer multiple benefits for students and community

  May 2, 2013 | Rob Sirrine | As home economic classes fade from school curriculum, clubs and competitions fill the gap to teach students culinary arts.

• Finding the right fit: How to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you

  April 30, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | When donating your time to a good cause, it is important to find a position that is a good fit. This article explores ways to find a position that will be rewarding.

• HOT TOPICCelebrating National Volunteer Week!

  April 18, 2013 | Molly Frendo | 2013 National Volunteer Week takes place April 21-27.

• Using Facebook groups to support volunteers

  April 16, 2013 | Molly Frendo | Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, phone calls, meetings, or even phone calls. Facebook can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers.

• Voluntourism: An explanation

  April 2, 2013 | Jodi Schulz | A refresher of what voluntourism is, who is voluntouring, and resources available to those interested in learning more about the pros and cons of voluntourism.

• Engaging volunteers through social media

  April 2, 2013 | Molly Frendo | Many volunteer managers are accustomed to connecting with their volunteers through traditional means like progress reports, emails, meetings or even phone calls. However, social media can often be an overlooked resource for staying connected to volunteers.

• Supervisors: How to empower the volunteers they oversee

  March 26, 2013 | Jodi Schulz | In 2011, 26.5 percent of Michigan residents volunteered through an organization.

• All good things must end

  March 24, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | School-based mentoring matches often close at the end of the school year. How can mentors make the closure process as positive as possible for their mentee?

• What makes 4-H different from other youth organizations?

  March 15, 2013 | Darren Bagley | There are many organizations serving youth across the United States. What makes 4-H Youth Development different?

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