Best Practices for Match Closure
In this virtual workshop, we'll explore the importance of match closure and how you can support your mentors and mentees through this import
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- Event lasts 1 hour
What is match closure?
A natural part of life is the closure of relationships as people grow and change. Match closure is the process of a mentoring relationship coming to an end.
Why do we need match closure?
While we always hope for a mentoring relationship to last a lifetime, we need to be prepared for the possibility that a mentoring relationships may end. Matches end for a variety of reasons, including life changes like a mentor moving away or the mentee going off to college. Sometimes, a match isn’t the best fit for mentor and mentee — this is okay. But we still want the closure process to be a positive one and leave the best possible impression on mentee and mentor.
What will you learn about match closure in this workshop?
In this workshop, you will learn:
- What match closure is and why it is so important.
- How you can plan for and facilitate a smooth match closure process for mentors and mentees.
Pay What You Can
MENTOR New York is dedicated to serving all current and future mentoring programs regardless of their access to funding. We encourage you to pay what you can for your webinar registration. Your ticket helps us ensure we can continue providing low or no-cost professional development to all mentoring practitioners.
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Youth mentoring involves a supportive relationship between a young person and a more experienced individual who provides guidance, support, and encouragement. It is crucial because it fosters positive youth development, improves academic performance, and reduces risky behaviors.
Mentors should receive training on communication skills, cultural competency, setting boundaries, and understanding the developmental needs of youth to prepare them for their roles effectively.
Ethical considerations include maintaining confidentiality, setting clear boundaries, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring the relationship remains professional and focused on the mentee's development.
Challenges such as miscommunication, unmet expectations, or cultural misunderstandings can be addressed through open dialogue, additional training, and, if necessary, rematching mentors and mentees.