Kansas Mentors

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Resources for Mentors
Kansas Mentors is committed to providing every young Kansan with access to a caring and quality mentor.  That is why we want to make sure that mentors have the support and resources they need to be successful - no matter if you are just beginning the relationship or wanting to strengthen your match.  Feel free to browse the links below and let us know if there are additional resources you would like to see.

Tips for Mentoring
National Mentoring Partnership's Mentor Support Center has helpful resources for mentors to learn a variety of skills including: tackling difficult issues with mentee(s), building communication skills and working with you from various backgrounds.  Also includes activity ideas.

Engaging Youth in Volunteer Service is an excellent resouce that provides activity ideas for mentors and mentees to not only build their relationship but also give back to their communities.

Building Relationships: A Guide for New Mentors is a great resource for both beginning and experienced mentors who want to improve their relationship with their mentee.

Who Mentored You? A forum for mentors to talk about their experience as a mentor and those people who made an impact in their own lives.

Research
MENTOR/The National Mentoring Partnership Research Corner provides the latest research on mentoring theory, practice and programs; users can browse by topic area.

National Mentoring Center's Mentoring Research provides an overview of the latest research on mentoring.

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