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We help start mentoring programs -
Our technical assistance in design and implementation helps to ensure successful quality programs.

We provide technical assistance to ongoing programs -
We bring our expertise into programs and diagnose program strengths and weaknesses in order to improve mentor/mentee relationships. In 2005, we worked with 160 local programs to address areas such as program development, recruitment and training and program evaluation.

We assist in recruiting mentoring volunteers -
With the help of MENTOR and local partners, we are continually striving to reach more potential mentors and connect them with local youth. With the catalyst of January as National Mentoring Month, we bring the national recruitment campaign to our region.

We provide training for mentoring volunteers -
Training is essential and volunteers who are trained are more comfortable with their role and willing to remain committed longer. Our Mentor Training addresses topics such as 'What is Mentoring?', communication skills and goal setting. Since 1995, we have trained more than 4,050 volunteers.

We bring together mentoring staff and volunteers -
We host the GPMA (Greater Pittsburgh Mentoring Association), a network of provider staff and volunteers who come together monthly to learn together, share resources and explore best practices.