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SUMMARY:Community-Based Mentoring: Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the next meeting here. \nJoin us for this month’s meeting of the Community-Based Mentoring community of practice group. This group is open to all mentoring program professionals who are involved with mentoring programs that operate with a community-based model. Meetings each month focus on providing dedicated space to: \n\nCollaborate with peers who are working in mentoring programs with similar models\nExchange resources\, materials\, and ideas with other programs on what works in community-based mentoring\nStay abreast of new research and trends in the mentoring field\nConnect with Virginia’s mentoring community and begin developing deeper relationships with peers\nAccess resources and guidance from MENTOR Virginia\n\nQuestions about this group? Email Sarah\, sarah@archive.mentorva.org. \nSign up for the next meeting here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/community-based-mentoring-community-of-practice-monthly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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SUMMARY:MENTOR’s Advocate Academy: Government 101
DESCRIPTION:MENTOR’s Advocate Academy trains individuals to develop their personal policy and advocacy skills to become more civically engaged citizens and effective advocates for the issues they care about. The Academy is a free skill and professional development opportunity that is open to anyone interested in attending\, including youth. While the curriculum will be tailored to people in the mentoring/youth development space\, the skills and issues covered in these trainings can be applied universally to educate\, advocate\, and effectively influence policymaking. \nThe Academy will consist of three separate hour-long\, interactive virtual learning sessions that must be attended by the individual in its entirety in order to move on to the next course. After each session\, attendees will receive an optional supplemental reading and brief assignment that must be submitted in order to move on to the next course. \nGraduates of the program (those who complete all three courses) will receive a certificate\, MENTOR swag\, and other professional development accolades and fun rewards. \nFirst Course: Government 101\nThis session on October 12th at 1 pm will focus on the basics of government and civics in the United States. It will cover how policy/laws are made at the local\, state\, and national level; the responsibilities of the executive\, legislative\, and judicial branches; what the government can do for you; systems of checks and balances; how to read/understand a bill; and definitions of key terms. \nRegister for Government 101
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentors-advocate-academy-government-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221006T130000
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SUMMARY:Expanding Mentorships to Center Around Gen Z Agency\, Advocacy\, and Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nGen-Z is a generation known for their passion\, advocacy\, and desire for change. They want to inform and drive their own learning\, instead of passively following the path provided to them. This workshop will focus on GenZ decision-making research and how mentorships should put GenZ at the center and focus on the issues they care about. Learn about the resources available for your organization and hear directly from organizations providing youth-centered mentorship opportunities and the participating youth. \nThis webinar will take place on October 6 at 1 PM Eastern\nPlease note: This month’s webinar will be on the first Thursday of the month\, instead of the third \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/expanding-mentorships-to-center-around-gen-z-agency-advocacy-and-decision-making/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T140000
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Foster Youth: Clinical Support Options for Programs Serving Youth in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nMentoring programs are increasingly supporting young people experiencing mental health concerns\, such as depressive symptoms or the effects of trauma. Yet\, it’s neither feasible\, nor necessarily appropriate\, for every mentoring program to add clinically-trained staff. \nJoin the Mentoring Foster Youth webinar series on Sept. 29th at 1pm. This 60-minute facilitated course will present considerations and options for mentoring program staff or Technical Assistance providers to access clinically-informed professional guidance for informing match support conversations. The webinar will address clinical needs that may arise in serving youth with exposure to trauma\, particularly youth impacted by foster care\, and exploring a continuum of options for accessing clinical support. There is an optional online course\, “Introduction to Mentoring Youth Impacted by Foster Care\,” this live webinar builds upon. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentoring-foster-youth-clinical-support-options-for-programs-serving-youth-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T180000
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SUMMARY:Back to School Mentor Open House
DESCRIPTION:Register for the open house here.   \nWith a new school year starting\, it’s a great time to mentor youth at a school near you! Having a mentor can make a huge difference for a young person\, including helping them achieve more in their academics and feel a sense of belonging in their school. \nWHAT: MENTOR Virginia is teaming up with 11 different mentoring programs in Central Virginia to virtually host a “Back to School Mentor Open House” this fall!  \nWHO: The open house is an opportunity for adults 18+ to learn more about becoming a mentor to a young person at a school near them. Our goal is to help match volunteer mentors with the more than 500 youth who are currently on waiting lists this school year. \nWHEN: The Back to School Mentor Open House will be held virtually on September 27\, 2022 starting at 6 pm. Participants are recommend to join at 6 pm\, but can join anytime between 6-8 pm. \nWHERE: Virtually on Zoom (sign up to receive the Zoom link) \nCOST: Free \nInterested community members will have the opportunity to learn more about each of the 11 mentoring programs at the event\, and have the chance to sign up for the one that is best fit for their interests\, geography\, and schedules. Participants will learn about opportunities to mentor youth in one-to-one as well as group settings\, with options for in-person and virtual mentoring. \nThe 11 programs that will be participating in the event include AMP! Metro Richmond\, Big Brothers Big Sisters\, CricketTogether\, Girls2Women-VA\, Girls for a Change\, Girls on the Run Greater Richmond\, Henrico HEROES\, Higher Achievement\, MEGA Mentors\, Partnership for the Future\, and the Take 5 Mentoring Program at Petersburg City Public Schools. Community members who attend this event will find opportunities to become a mentor to a youth at schools in Chesterfield\, Goochland\, Hanover\, Henrico\, Powhatan\, and Prince George counties as well as Petersburg and Richmond cities. \nRegister for the open house here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/back-to-school-mentor-open-house/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T173000
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Mentoring young adults: How mentoring organizations can approach responding to crises in a sustainable\, responsible and empowering way
DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nJoin our guest panelists for September’s Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series on Sept. 22 at 1pm! This 90-minute facilitated training will help mentoring practitioners and trainers prepare to respond to a range of personal or community crises that matches may experience during their mentoring relationship. \nThe training will explore the breadth of crises that may arise for young adults\, principles for helping matches meet these challenges with youth empowerment at the forefront\, and a framework for policies and procedures that ensures mentoring programs are able to support matches in a responsible and sustainable way. The training will include interactive examples and time for live Q&A. \nRegister Here. \nMeet Our Panelists:\nChristina Haines\, In her role as Senior Director of Strategy and National Impact\, Christina is responsible for increasing access to mentorship for youth in foster care through the Silver Lining Mentoring Institute’s capacity-building initiatives. In previous roles\, Christina served as Associate Director for Policy and Institutional Outreach of the Harvard Global Health Institute\, an interdisciplinary research\, and education initiative. She also worked in growth capital for the nonprofit sector at venture philanthropy firm\, New Profit\, as the Manager of the Reimagine Learning Fund. Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Marist College and a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard with a concentration in government. \nSally Sanchez-Pena\, Sally is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and is passionate about centering the voices of  minoritized communities. In her role as a Program Coordinator at Silver Lining Mentoring\, Sally provides clinically informed\, individualized support for mentor and mentee matches and increases community engagement through hosting group events and youth workshops. Sally has previously worked in community based mental health rehabilitation and crisis management settings in Boston and NYC. She also conducted research on youth mentoring programs for Syrian refugees in Amman\, Jordan. Sally earned a BA in Sociology and International Studies from Boston College and a MSSW from Columbia University. \nMobile Burrell\, Mobile is an advocate for equity and fierce believer in the possibility of creating a world that everyone feels good calling home. As such\, Mobile has held a variety of professional roles working in service of and in collaboration with individuals who hold marginalized identities including black and brown families\, LGBTQ+ folks\, youth impacted by the foster care system\, and neurodiverse individuals of all ages. In their current role as Assistant Director of Technical Assistance and Institute Initiatives\, Mobile is responsible for ensuring Silver Lining Mentoring Institute clients and consultants have the tools they need for effective consultation. Through previous roles including Learn & Earn Program Coordinator\, work in Boston Public Schools Mobile\, and various roles with Wediko Children’s Services Mobile has gained several years of experience supporting youth\, staff and families through crises. Mobile earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Psychology from Connecticut College; a Master of Social Work from Boston College with a concentration in Children\, Youth and Families; and has earned multiple certificates in their pursuit of lifelong learning.\n \nRegister Here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentoring-young-adults-how-mentoring-organizations-can-approach-responding-to-crises-in-a-sustainable-responsible-and-empowering-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Community-Based Mentoring: Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the next meeting here. \nJoin us for this month’s meeting of the Community-Based Mentoring community of practice group. This group is open to all mentoring program professionals who are involved with mentoring programs that operate with a community-based model. Meetings each month focus on providing dedicated space to: \n\nCollaborate with peers who are working in mentoring programs with similar models\nExchange resources\, materials\, and ideas with other programs on what works in community-based mentoring\nStay abreast of new research and trends in the mentoring field\nConnect with Virginia’s mentoring community and begin developing deeper relationships with peers\nAccess resources and guidance from MENTOR Virginia\n\nQuestions about this group? Email Sarah\, sarah@archive.mentorva.org. \nSign up for the next meeting here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/community-based-mentoring-community-of-practice-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T140000
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Foster Youth: Preparing Mentoring Programs to Support Youth in Transitional Living Situations
DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nMentoring Foster Youth: Preparing mentoring programs to support youth in transitional living situations will be held on Sept. 20th starting at 1pm. This 60-minute facilitated webinar will help mentoring program staff or Technical Assistance providers identify practices to support youth in transitional living situations\, with a particular focus on youth in foster care and youth aging out of foster care. The webinar will address mentor training needs\, staff training needs\, and supportive resources and partnerships. There is an optional online course\, “Introduction to Mentoring Youth Impacted by Foster Care\,” this live webinar builds upon. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentoring-foster-youth-preparing-mentoring-programs-to-support-youth-in-transitional-living-situations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:September Community Coffee Hour: Strategies for Recruiting Black Men as Mentors
DESCRIPTION:Register Here.  \nGrab your coffee or tea\, and join your mentoring program peers and MENTOR Virginia on Wednesday\, September 14th from 9:00 – 10:00 am for Community Coffee Hour. We’ll be joined by Ryan Bell from The Academy\, Robert Gray from The Uhuru Foundation\, and J.T. Hasty from Townebank for a discussion about strategies\, barriers\, and mindset shifts for recruiting Black men as mentors in mentoring programs. \nMENTOR Virginia will virtually host Community Coffee Hour every 2nd Wednesday of the month with mentoring program staff to create space for peer-to-peer learning and resource sharing\, and to address issues you and your organization might be facing during the pandemic and beyond. We hope to see you at an upcoming Community Coffee Hour! \nRegister Here. \nMeet Our Guest Speakers:\nRyan Bell is on a mission to empower 10\,000 Black fathers that create thriving Black children\, families\, and communities. Ryan is currently the Head of School at The Academy an independent private school serving families from uniquely challenging backgrounds and is the Founder of the Black Father Family Initiative an organization dedicated to creating space for Black fathers to find meaningful connections\, support\, and resources to promote the health\, well-being\, and success of their families. Trained as an educator\, he has a unique 10-year background in nonprofit management\, family and community engagement\, education leadership\, youth development\, and family stabilization that has led to the growth and establishment of several local\, state\, and national family well-being initiatives. Ryan has dedicated his professional life to supporting individuals\, communities\, and organizations in their efforts to build collective leadership\, establish community relevance\, and increase their organizing capacity to achieve greater social and societal outcomes. Ryan counts his greatest joy in life being the father of four amazing children\, and greatest blessing of his life being the husband to Tarsha Bell. \n  \nRobert Gray is a visionary\, businessman\, brand strategist and social entrepreneur with a passion for criminal justice reform and economic empowerment. He is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Uhuru Foundation As a native of Albemarle County\, VA who was born in Charlottesville\, he was able to experience firsthand both the opportunities and gaps that existed for the communities that raised him. As a result\, he fostered a strong determination to operationalize socio-economic mobility as a means for building generational wealth and knowledge\, especially among marginalized communities. His lifelong mission is to educate and empower all people socially\, politically\, and economically. Gray is currently on United Way’s Financial Resilience Task Force\, and was recently appointed to the Commonwealth’s Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Prevention. He also serves on the steering committee of the Charlottesville Black Male Achievement Initiative. He has over 10 years of experience working with high risk youth and two years of experience applying nationally recognized\, evidence-based Check and Connect program with targeted community of youth and their families in the City of Charlottesville ensuring students were attending\, engaging and investing in their education. Gray\, a first generation college graduate\, holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy from Saint Augustine’s University. For Robert’s full bio\, please click here. \nJ.T. Hasty is a graduate of Virginia State University located in Petersburg\, Virginia\, and holds an MBA from Regent University located in Virginia Beach\, Virginia. Upon graduation from college\, J.T. went on to pursue a career in the banking industry at Townebank. Since joining Towne\, J.T. has held several positions to include teller\, banking officer\, management associate graduate\, and Assistant Manager of one of their local branches. After being in retail banking for 10 years\, J.T. went on to pursue his current career as a commercial lines risk advisor for Towne Insurance. In addition to retail banking and commercial insurance\, J.T. is also a licensed Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services by Towne Realty. Holding these positions awarded J.T. an opportunity to complete the Project Inclusion training offered by the United Way of South Hampton Roads\, which teaches young professionals the importance of serving on boards in their communities. As a result of this training\, J.T. is now involved with the following organizations: Board Member\, YMCA SHR Mount Trashmore; Board Member\, Elder’s House; Board Member\, Children’s Harbor; Board Member\, Sub-Culture Inc.; Volunteer\, Tidewater Arts Outreach; Treasurer\, Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals; Member\, National African American Insurance Association; Co-Chair\, Emerging Leaders DEI Townebank.  \n 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/september-community-coffee-hour-strategies-for-recruiting-black-men-as-mentors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Coffee Hour
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SUMMARY:MENTOR’s Advocate Academy: Government 101
DESCRIPTION:MENTOR’s Advocate Academy trains individuals to develop their personal policy and advocacy skills to become more civically engaged citizens and effective advocates for the issues they care about. The Academy is a free skill and professional development opportunity that is open to anyone interested in attending\, including youth. While the curriculum will be tailored to people in the mentoring/youth development space\, the skills and issues covered in these trainings can be applied universally to educate\, advocate\, and effectively influence policymaking. \nThe Academy will consist of three separate hour-long\, interactive virtual learning sessions that must be attended by the individual in its entirety in order to move on to the next course. After each session\, attendees will receive an optional supplemental reading and brief assignment that must be submitted in order to move on to the next course. \nGraduates of the program (those who complete all three courses) will receive a certificate\, MENTOR swag\, and other professional development accolades and fun rewards. \nFirst Course: Government 101\nThis session on September 13th at 7 pm will focus on the basics of government and civics in the United States. It will cover how policy/laws are made at the local\, state\, and national level; the responsibilities of the executive\, legislative\, and judicial branches; what the government can do for you; systems of checks and balances; how to read/understand a bill; and definitions of key terms. \nRegister for Government 101
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentors-advocate-academy-government-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220907T145040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T145040Z
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SUMMARY:Why Continuous Quality Improvement Matters
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nDo you want to improve your program but aren’t sure how? Are you wondering how NQMS can help you with your program outcomes for young people? Research has shown that when mentoring programs provide high quality program practices\, there is higher satisfaction in the mentoring relationship\, which leads to stronger mentoring matches. \nJoin us on Sept. 13th at 1pm to learn more about what the National Quality Mentoring System (NQMS) process is\, how it creates recognized standards for supporting high-quality mentoring programs\, and how it empowers programs to continuously improve \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/why-continuous-quality-improvement-matters/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220907T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220722T192542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T192542Z
UID:41193-1662575400-1662580800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:MENTOR Virginia Fundraising Night | Kickers vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets \nJoin us for a night of family soccer fun with the Richmond Kickers! Gates will open at 5 pm on Wednesday\, September 7th\, with kick-off at 6:30 pm. The Richmond Kickers will be playing South Georgia Tormenta FC. $5 of every ticket sold through our special fundraising link will support MENTOR Virginia. \nMENTOR Virginia is an anchor organization that promotes effective youth mentoring by increasing the capacity and sustainability of mentoring programs and providing resources to support the mentoring field. \nMENTOR Virginia’s mission is to foster quality mentoring relationships that empower\, elevate\, and encourage young people. #MentoringAmplifies \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentor-virginia-fundraising-night-kickers-vs-south-georgia-tormenta-fc/
LOCATION:City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave Richmond\, Virginia 23221\, City Stadium 3201 Maplewood Ave\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23221
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220830T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220803T192141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T192141Z
UID:41217-1661880600-1661886000@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Everyday Mentoring® Workshop with Dwayne Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \nAt MENTOR Virginia\, we believe that everyone has the power to make a mentoring difference in the lives of the young people in their lives. Our Everyday Mentoring® training centers the importance of relationships in helping youth become their best selves and succeed in their endeavors. Designed for youth-serving organizations that would like to build stronger adult-youth ties\, as well as any community members who want to be more intentional in their interactions with youth\, this training highlights what it means to be a mentor in a nontraditional way and how to maximize the impact of your connections with youth no matter how brief the interaction. \nAt this training\, you’ll learn what it means to be a mentor\, how to improve your listening skills\, how to help youth through challenges\, how to build relationships with struggling students\, and more. You’ll walk away with proven strategies for success that you can use to increase your positive impact on youth in every setting. \nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our Everyday Mentoring® trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nPlease consider donating to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/everyday-mentoring-workshop-with-dwayne-bennett/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Everyday Mentoring,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220722T174310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T174310Z
UID:41190-1661275800-1661281200@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220818T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220818T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220721T161534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T161534Z
UID:41172-1660813200-1660816800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Community-Based Mentoring: Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the next meeting here. \nJoin us for this month’s meeting of the Community-Based Mentoring community of practice group. This group is open to all mentoring program professionals who are involved with mentoring programs that operate with a community-based model. Meetings each month focus on providing dedicated space to: \n\nCollaborate with peers who are working in mentoring programs with similar models\nExchange resources\, materials\, and ideas with other programs on what works in community-based mentoring\nStay abreast of new research and trends in the mentoring field\nConnect with Virginia’s mentoring community and begin developing deeper relationships with peers\nAccess resources and guidance from MENTOR Virginia\n\nQuestions about this group? Email Sarah\, sarah@archive.mentorva.org. \nSign up for the next meeting here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/community-based-mentoring-community-of-practice-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220810T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220608T163314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T155002Z
UID:41118-1660122000-1660125600@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:August Community Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Register Here.  \nGrab your coffee or tea\, and join your mentoring program peers and MENTOR Virginia on Wednesday\, August 10 from 9:00 – 10:00 am for Community Coffee Hour. We’ll be joined by Xavier Vazquez of Bolder Options\, Nicki Patnaude of MENTOR\, and Jerod Petersen of Kids n’ Kinship for a conversation about how to build more inclusive mentoring programs. Some questions our speakers will be answering: \n\nWhat has your program’s inclusivity journey looked like? What progress have you made and what are you still working on?\nWhat does an inclusive mentoring program look and feel like?\nWhat advice would you give to programs that are looking to be more inclusive but don’t know where to start?\n\nMENTOR Virginia will virtually host Community Coffee Hour every 2nd Wednesday of the month with mentoring program staff to create space for peer-to-peer learning and resource sharing\, and to address issues you and your organization might be facing during the pandemic and beyond. We hope to see you at an upcoming Community Coffee Hour! \n \n  \nRegister Here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/july-community-coffee-hour-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Coffee Hour
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220721T183649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T183649Z
UID:41174-1660066200-1660071600@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Tammie Mobley
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-tammie-mobley-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220804T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220804T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220705T194430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T194430Z
UID:41138-1659618000-1659622500@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Risk Management & Child Safety
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss risk management and child safety\, including what risk management entails\, contingency planning\, and crisis management. In addition\, we will discuss mentor screening for safety and suitability. Lastly\, we will discuss an upcoming resource on risk management that is coming out from the NMRC this fall. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/risk-management-child-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NMRC Webinar Series,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220707T160607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T160644Z
UID:41149-1659013200-1659017700@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Mentoring in the 'New Normal': Maximizing Participant Engagement in These Still-“COVIDy” Times
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic forced mentoring programs to rapidly virtualize and distance while grappling to meet changing needs in families and mentors — potentially resulting in significant changes to what programs and practices will look like moving forward. This workshop will reveal key insights from recent research and practice about how to maximize the engagement of youth\, families\, and mentors in these changing times. What communication modes\, engagement strategies\, and opportunities for voice and agency have programs found effective over the course of the pandemic? In particular\, what have we learned about the meaningful engagement of caregivers in the mentoring experience\, a recognized need for improvement in many mentoring efforts even before the pandemic? Moderator Dustianne North of the California Mentoring Partnership welcomes panelists Roger Jarjoura of the American Institutes for Research and Jamila Trimuel of the Ladies of Virtue\, to offer groundbreaking perspectives on these timely questions. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentoring-in-the-new-normal-maximizing-participant-engagement-in-these-still-covidy-times/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220726T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220624T183557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T153904Z
UID:41130-1658856600-1658863800@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Everyday Mentoring® Workshop with Dwayne Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \nAre you a school bus driver\, crossing guard\, librarian\, coach\, or another professional who impacts the lives of youth in your community? If so\, this workshop is for YOU! \nThe Everyday Mentoring (EM) ® workshop is your opportunity to acknowledge how much of an impact you have during your interactions with youth. In this workshop\, you will learn what it means to be a mentor in a nontraditional way and how to maximize the impact of your connections with youth no matter how brief the interaction. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nImproving listening skills\nHelping youth through challenges\nBuilding relationships with struggling students\nHealthy boundaries\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our Everyday Mentoring® trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nPlease consider donating to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/everyday-mentoring-workshop-with-tiara-whitfield-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Everyday Mentoring,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220705T194228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T194228Z
UID:41135-1658408400-1658412900@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Mentoring Through the Ages: Supporting Young People During Transitions from High School to College and College to Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nThere are specific challenges young people face in each of the structured transition points along their educational and career paths – challenges which can derail and discourage them. Mentoring programs\, with the right tools and insights\, can provide highly beneficial supports specific to these transitions\, and in many cases can help ensure youth successfully accomplish their transition goals. This webinar will provide information and resources about the transition out of high school and into college\, and from college into the workforce. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/mentoring-through-the-ages-supporting-young-people-during-transitions-from-high-school-to-college-and-college-to-workforce/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NMRC Webinar Series,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220705T204131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T204131Z
UID:41145-1658394000-1658397600@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Community-Based Mentoring: Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the next meeting here. \nJoin us for this month’s meeting of the Community-Based Mentoring community of practice group. This group is open to all mentoring program professionals who are involved with mentoring programs that operate with a community-based model. Meetings each month focus on providing dedicated space to: \n\nCollaborate with peers who are working in mentoring programs with similar models\nExchange resources\, materials\, and ideas with other programs on what works in community-based mentoring\nStay abreast of new research and trends in the mentoring field\nConnect with Virginia’s mentoring community and begin developing deeper relationships with peers\nAccess resources and guidance from MENTOR Virginia\n\nQuestions about this group? Email Sarah\, sarah@archive.mentorva.org. \nSign up for the next meeting here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/community-based-mentoring-community-of-practice-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220621T212049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T212049Z
UID:41128-1657647000-1657652400@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:New Mentor Training with Dwayne Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Register for this training here.   \nAre you considering becoming a mentor or getting ready to be a mentor? Take the first step and attend one of MENTOR Virginia’s virtual New Mentor Trainings. Let our trainers prepare you to be the most effective mentor possible. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nBoundaries of a mentoring relationship\nThe importance of a positive youth development approach\nStages of a mentoring relationship\, communication techniques\, and problem-solving strategies\nMentor/Mentee Activities\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our New Mentor Trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nThis training is typically offered at a cost of $30 per person. Please consider donating the cost of this training to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister for this training here. 
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/new-mentor-training-with-dwayne-bennett/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220607T200340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T200340Z
UID:41108-1656594000-1656598500@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Workplace Mentoring for Opportunity Youth Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nWorkplace Mentoring is essential in closing the opportunity gaps\, creating important networking experiences for young people’s professional and career goals\, and tailoring mentoring to youth passion and interest. Join MENTOR for a detailed look at the importance of workplace mentoring and why it matters\, methods for checking in with mentees and supporting them in the workplace\, and how to do enriching workplace mentoring. Topics will include employee engagement\, sustaining relationships\, guidance on mentoring young people in the workplace\, and what to prioritize. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/workplace-mentoring-for-opportunity-youth-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220526T201942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T201942Z
UID:41087-1656437400-1656444600@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Everyday Mentoring® Workshop with Tiara Whitfield
DESCRIPTION:Register here.  \nAre you a school bus driver\, crossing guard\, librarian\, coach\, or another professional who impacts the lives of youth in your community? If so\, this workshop is for YOU! \nThe Everyday Mentoring (EM) ® workshop is your opportunity to acknowledge how much of an impact you have during your interactions with youth. In this workshop\, you will learn what it means to be a mentor in a nontraditional way and how to maximize the impact of your connections with youth no matter how brief the interaction. By attending our virtual training\, you will learn what to expect from a mentor-mentee relationship and proven strategies for success. \nAt this session\, you will be introduced to: \n\nThe value of mentoring\nImproving listening skills\nHelping youth through challenges\nBuilding relationships with struggling students\nHealthy boundaries\n\nMENTOR Virginia creates a lively atmosphere of learning and engages participants in interactive activities. Our goal is to have a minimum of 8 participants at each training session\, so consider bringing a friend\, colleague\, or sharing this training event with others interested in becoming a mentor. \nNote for Mentoring Programs: Mentoring programs can send up to three mentors from their program per month to one of our Everyday Mentoring® trainings at no cost. If your program needs to train a larger number of mentors\, please email sarah@archive.mentorva.org for options. \nPlease consider donating to support our work of empowering\, elevating\, and encouraging young people: https://archive.mentorva.org/donate/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/everyday-mentoring-workshop-with-tiara-whitfield-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Everyday Mentoring,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220531T181644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T181644Z
UID:41096-1655989200-1655993700@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating a Strengths-Based Mindset into Mentor Training and Program Policies
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar here. \nPracticing a strengths-based mindset in youth mentoring is critical to building on the potential inherent in all youth and families. Yet deficit-based ways of thinking are deeply ingrained habits supported by a negativity bias to which we are all susceptible. Good intentions alone will not ensure a mentoring organization incorporates a strengths-based mindset throughout programming.  This webinar will help mentoring practitioners establish and maintain a strengths-based approach throughout program design and implementation. Participants will leave this workshop with an appreciation for how a strengths-based approach supports youth development\, an understanding of how to practice it\, and a tool to utilize in your program.  Participants can expect to engage in 15 mins of optional interactive engagement. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/incorporating-a-strengths-based-mindset-into-mentor-training-and-program-policies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Collaborative Mentoring Webinar Series,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T141500
DTSTAMP:20260613T124617
CREATED:20220607T195606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T195606Z
UID:41105-1655902800-1655907300@archive.mentorva.org
SUMMARY:National Mentoring and Youth-Serving Organizations Convening Call
DESCRIPTION:Register for this meeting here. \nAs a nonprofit dedicated to fueling the quantity and quality of mentoring relationships for America’s young people\, MENTOR convenes national organizations and local program partners through a quarterly National Mentoring and Youth-Serving Organizations convening calls so we can work together to serve our youth better. Join the conversation on Wednesday\, June 22 from 1:00 – 2:15 PM ET for this quarterly call where we will focus on addressing youth mental health. \nRegister for this meeting here.
URL:https://archive.mentorva.org/event/national-mentoring-and-youth-serving-organizations-convening-call-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Network Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="MENTOR Virginia":MAILTO:pr@archive.mentorva.org
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