Creating Spaces of Joy for Young People
In this virtual workshop, we'll explore the importance of play and fun in mentor-mentee relationships.
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- Event lasts 1 hour
In this virtual workshop, we'll explore the importance of play and fun in mentor-mentee relationships. By being a playful mentor, you can foster spaces of joy and build a strong connection with your mentee. We will focus on two sources of joy: finding pleasure in your mentee's engagement and sharing something that brings you joy.
Playful mentoring can take many forms, from planned activities to spontaneous moments of humor. By incorporating play into your interactions, you empower and respect your mentee while creating a more enjoyable and effective mentoring relationship and overall programmatic approach. Join us to learn more about the benefits of play!
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.
Successful mentoring programs typically include clear objectives, effective mentor-mentee matching, comprehensive training, ongoing support, and regular evaluation to ensure continuous improvement.
Teachers and administrators can establish school-based mentoring programs by collaborating with community organizations, training teachers as mentors, and creating structured time for mentoring activities within the school schedule.
Programs can ensure cultural competency by providing training that addresses cultural awareness, promoting diversity among mentors, and encouraging open discussions about cultural differences.