1. YOUTHBUILD USA MENTEE ORIENTATION & TRAINING Session 2: Mentoring in action 1 [Insert your program’s name, city/state, logo]

2. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Icebreaker Mentors in my life 2

3. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Reflecting on session 1 3 Thinking about the last training session …

4. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Session goals Identify qualities of an ideal mentor Describe mentor and mentee responsibilities and benefits Explore different types of mentoring activities, milestones, and ceremonies throughout the year 4

5. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Activity: Build an ideal mentor Now that you know what a mentor is and isn’t, what specific qualities would your ideal mentor have? Draw a picture of your ideal mentor that shows what these qualities look like in action. 5

6. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Sometimes it feels like many adults in your life are trying to get you to be different than who you are or to make you change something about yourself because of what they think is “best for you.” We prepare our YouthBuild mentors to be different. 6

7. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your mentor’s responsibilities Commit to at least 15 months of mentoring Meet with you in person for four hours a month Continue to meet with you after YouthBuild Participate in mentor training and check in regularly with staff Show up! Listen Stay in touch Keep things confidential Put you in charge of the relationship 7

8. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Your responsibilities Make a commitment Exchange contact information Show up for meetings—call if an emergency makes this impossible Get in touch with your mentor Be open and don’t judge Share your dreams, goals, and accomplishments Show appreciation Be respectful 8

9. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures What’s in it for me? Someone you can talk to Nonjudgmental support Connections to new people and experiences Help with things that can be challenging Someone to hang out with A trusted friend 9

10. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures What do we do together? Group mentoring One-on-one activities Service projects, ceremonies, and special events 10

11. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures What can I teach my mentor? 11

12. YouthBuild Mentoring ~ We’re Building Great Futures Wrap-up and next steps One big thing I learned today Our next session Questions? 12