Mentor Washington
Youth Mentoring Experts in Washington State
Disability Inclusion Month
This July, MENTOR Washington is proud to celebrate Disability Inclusion Month, focusing on how mentoring can be a powerful tool for supporting youth with disabilities. With over three million young people living with disabilities in America, it's essential that our mentoring programs are equipped to offer inclusive and accessible opportunities.
#MentoringAmplifies understanding and inclusivity, enhancing the mentoring experience for all involved. We’re highlighting the "Inclusive Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Supplement" to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring™ , developed by MENTOR and Partners for Youth with Disabilities. This crucial resource ensures that mentoring services are welcoming and effective for every young person.
Services
Mentoring Program Services
Mentoring Program Services
Custom Support and Consulting
Training and Professional Development
Program Quality Assessment
Events
The Support in Match Support
Here's a one-hour workshop designed to help other professionals enhance their skills in match support whether it is directly with a match or helping other match-supporting staff members. Participants will learn techniques and concepts, drawn from research-based practices and more, to further build rapport, assess and breakdown situations that can range from simple to complex to best support matches and ourselves.
- Tuesday August 13th 10-11am PST
Building Your Program: Empowering Grassroots Mentoring
Join us and MENTOR National for the first of our 3-part webinar series, crafted to empower grassroots mentoring initiatives, as we lay the foundation for what it takes to run a successful mentoring program. In this engaging and dynamic discussion, we will explore some basic ingredients needed to develop a mentoring program, including: acquiring funding, recruiting mentors, and knowledge of nonprofit management.
- Jan 18, 2024 10am PST
- May 16, 2024 10am PST
- Sep 19, 2024 10am PST
Mentor Learning Series: Assets of PRIDE: Promoting Strengths-Based Relationships for LGBTQ+ Youth
This year, more than 500 anti-LGBT bills have been sponsored in states across the country. In this climate, LGBTQ+ youth are quickly losing access to critical resources, supportive programming, and spaces of belonging. In addition, many caring adults, mentors, child welfare providers, educators, and youth serving organizations are unsure of what, if anything, they can do to affirm LGBTQ+ young people in their care.
In this Mentor Learning Series, Dr. Christian Rummell from Mentorist Consulting will highlight individual actions that each of us can take to counter risks and hostile climates faced by LGBTQ+ young people. In this session, you will learn about the Assets of PRIDE---intentional strategies you can take to build strengths-based relationships for LGBTQ+ young people that specifically encourage Possibilities, Resilience, Identity, Development and Engagement.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Christian Rummell has over 25 years of experience as a researcher, training and technical assistance provider, and practitioner in the youth mentoring field—with specific expertise on mentoring LGBTQ+ youth. Dr. Rummell is the co-author of the LGBTQ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice and is the lead consultant on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America LGBTQ+ youth mentoring enhancement initiative. At Portland State University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research, Dr. Rummell conducted one of the first studies on the role of mentors in supporting identity development in gay youth. He is currently the Principal Consultant at Mentorist.
When: Tuesday, September, 10th @ 12-1pm PST
20th Anniversary Bruch Fundraiser Event
Join us in celebrating a significant milestone at the 20th Anniversary Brunch Fundraiser for MENTOR Washington! This event marks two decades of dedicated service, amplifying and supporting the daily 'Heart Work' of mentors and programs that nurture the potential of young people across our state.
Event Details:
- Date: October 12th, 2024
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Location: Northwest African American Museum: 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144
Gather with us for a late morning of reflection and inspiration, featuring delightful brunch fare, engaging stories of partnership and progress, and visions for the future. It’s a celebration of collective effort and the shared commitment to empowering youth through mentorship.
Your participation will help us continue to support over 150 organizations and programs across the state, enhancing our mission to inspire potential and transform lives. Together, we are not just changing individual lives; we are enriching communities by supporting the nurturing and potential development of each young person.
We look forward to honoring this journey with you at our 20th Anniversary Brunch Fundraiser!
