June is Pride month! Join us in celebrating the ways that mentoring can amplify LGBTQ+ voices, advance the fight for equal rights, and celebrate young people of all identities.
If you are interested in learning more about best practices for LGBTQ+ mentoring, read through the LGBTQ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice.
LGBTQ youth are struggling during the pandemic and in the wake of new anti-trans legislation across the country. Learn more about why this matters from the Trevor Project.
Celebrate Juneteenth on June 19!

Juneteenth, declared a Virginia state holiday in 2020, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. Below are resources to help celebrate, elevate, and learn more about Juneteenth with the young people in your life.
Upcoming Opportunities
Amplifying the Voices of Black Girls
Thurs. 6/17 @ 1 - 2:30 pm

Join this webinar to learn strategies and suggestions to give Black girls a voice, be an ally, and hear directly from young women as they discuss the issues that are impacting girls the most. The final 30 min. will be dedicated to optional Q&A.
“Minding the gap” for BIPOC disabled youth
Wed. 6/23 @ 2 - 3 pm

Join the National Disability Mentoring Coalition for a webinar feat. Luticha Andre Doucette on how BIPOC disabled youth fall through the gaps, as well as strategies for preparing these young people for the transition into adult services.
July Community Coffee Hour
Wed. 7/14 @ 9 - 10 am

Join your mentoring program peers for Community Coffee Hour! We’ll be discussing tools and best practices for measuring program outcomes with special guest, Mike Garringer, MENTOR's Director of Research & Evaluation.
Don't Miss Parts 1 & 2 of Our Free Workshop Series on the Elements of Effective Practice!
Last Call for Summer Support!

Could your program benefit from 10 free hours of support from an expert in youth mentoring between now and September 30? We are currently accepting new requests for technical assistance consulting through July. To receive hours before they run out, we recommend applying by June 30!

What projects can you make progress on in 10 hours? Here are some ideas:

  • Plan for reopening in-person mentoring
  • Develop a 20-minute training video on a critical topic for your mentors
  • Develop a family engagement plan for the fall
Resources for Pride Month
MENTOR Virginia is committed to creating a movement that is inclusive of and supports all young people. We strive to help create an America where all young people can thrive through meaningful relationships where they are safe and their lives are valued.

National Youth Hiring Day
National Youth Hiring Day is an innovative online job fair to support youth in preparing for and getting jobs. This free job fair will be held on June 16, 2021 from 2-6pm EST and will help connect Opportunity Youth aged 16-24 with entry-level jobs at top companies including Hyatt, FedEx, Amazon.com, Verizon, and more.
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