Mentoring Works

Author at Vox, Rachel Cohen, highlights in a recent article the evolving perspective on volunteering. Once seen as a valuable way to make a difference, volunteering has been overshadowed by a focus on systemic change and collective activism. While systemic change is necessary for addressing root causes, the author reflects on the personal satisfaction and social connection that volunteering fosters. Research is cited showing that volunteering boosts happiness, self-esteem, and physical health, and helps combat isolation. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/di3knfbn

Why start a Mentoring Program? According to an article published by Chronus, nonprofit organizations utilize mentoring programs for the following reasons: 1. Provides Wellbeing Support: Mentoring creates supportive connections that enhance mental health, belonging, and decision-making. 2. Elevates Skill Building: Mentoring facilitates knowledge sharing, promoting professional development and organizational growth. 3. Promotes Future-Ready Development: Mentoring supports participants in preparing for life transitions, building networks, and advancing careers. 4. Showcases Mission Impact: Structured mentoring highlights nonprofit success through measurable outcomes, improving visibility and support. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dK62GqC6

🌟 Celebrating National Nonprofit Day thanking the incredible organizations that make a difference in our communities every day! 🙌 Our team is honored to support these change makers in their mission to create a better world. #NationalNonprofitDay #MakeADifference #VolunteerManagement

Being an effective mentor is about more than just sharing knowledge. Here are five tips to help you excel in your mentoring role: 💡 Be an accountability partner. Do not do the work for them, help guide them along their journey. 💡 Be proactive when building a relationship with your mentee. 💡 Make it about your mentee, not you. Recognize your mentee's strengths and help them continue to build on them. 💡 Take your role seriously and do a lot of listening. Ask you mentees questions to help them navigate through their environment. 💡 Seek to understand your mentee on a deeper level. Take time to learn your mentee's stories, experiences, and beliefs to develop an impactful relationship. Source: https://lnkd.in/gkvFJ3_3

✨ Customer Highlight ✨ Reintegration Support Network serves with a vision of fostering communities that support and empower youth in recovery. RSN’s mission focuses on substance use, mental health, and justice involvement. Guided by core values, RSN prioritizes the well-being of youth, values authentic representation of diverse voices, and promotes inclusivity across various demographics. Founded in memory of Matt McQuiston, who passed away from a drug overdose, RSN provides advocacy, coordination with service providers, and community resource linkage to aid in successful youth reintegration.

Onboarding Tip: Offer post-match training and support Why? ✨ Improves longevity  ✨ Signals that you appreciate your volunteers  ✨ Allows up to date knowledge to spread  ✨Allows your team to stay present for proactive change

Did you know we did research with The National Mentoring Partnership? Check out what Former CEO, David Shapiro, had to say about it! ”We partnered with Civic Champs because the unique mobile-first platform allows for easy tracking of interactions between Mentors and Mentees. This data allows us to better understand what elements of a workplace mentorship are critical success points and what needs to be adjusted to further efficacy…”

Onboarding Tip: Provide More than 6 Hours of Volunteer Training Why? 🚀 Research-based best practice 🚀 Builds Culture 🚀 Clarity and seriousness in goals and expectations 🚀 Allows you to get to know volunteers as people

✨ Customer Highlight ✨ The Southern Scholars Initiative is dedicated to leveling the academic playing field for African American youth from low-income communities in the Rural South. By providing comprehensive support, they aim to increase college enrollment and completion rates, empowering young scholars to achieve career success and give back to their communities. Learn more here! https://lnkd.in/g4eG6k-W

Onboarding Tip: Make Matches Based on Interests   Why?    🚀Allows quicker and deeper connections to form    🚀 Natural way to decide in-person activities     🚀 Allows for natural longevity