Welcome to the Mentoring Tips area of our website where you will find a variety of tips related to the mentoring experience!


Do you want to make your mentee feel really special?
Surprise him/her with an unexpected phone call, letter and/or visit.
Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection

What could you do with your mentee today?
Go for a walk to a local park and/or pond and feed the ducks, pigeons, geese, etc.

Does your mentee enjoy sports?
Check local college and high school sports schedules and choose an event to attend, and/or check out lesser-known sports such as field hockey, rugby or rowing. Some colleges may have youth days or special activities through their athletic departments for community members. Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection

Does your mentee know what you do for a living?
Give a tour of your current job, talk about your responsibilities, and get together with friends from work. Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection 

What could you do with your mentee today?
Pretend you are tourists in your city. Visit the typical sites and write a letter to the editor of the local paper or city magazine about the experience. Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection

Do you want to laugh really hard with your mentee?
Visit antique, costume or second-hand stores and brainstorm ideas and try on Halloween costumes. Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection 

What could you do with your mentee today?
Pretend you are tourists in your city. Visit the typical sites and write a letter to the editor of the local paper or city magazine about the experience. Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection


What could you do with your mentee today?
Make popcorn, talk, and then go to the movies together. Courtesy of the Youth Mentoring Connection

Does your mentee enjoy writing?
Get your mentee a journal and introduce him/her to writing about their goals, dreams and aspirations.