Our Mission

Virginia Mentoring Partnerships' mission is to provide educational services to existing and developing mentoring programs to increase the number and quality of mentoring relationships for children and youth in the state of Virginia.

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What is a Mentor?

A mentor is a caring adult who lends guidance and support to a young person. Mentors help young people achieve their potential and discover their strengths. More >>

I like art, but I need someone to draw with I like sports, but I need someone to play with I like books, but I need someone to read with I just need someone. Someone like you.

Did you know ... mentored youth are less likely to initiate drug and alcohol use.

Mentoring News

January is National Mentoring Month Check out our January Newsletter or our Facebook page for highlights and ideas.

VMP Announces 10th Annual Award Recipients Congratulations to Individual winners Alicia Meyer and Bruce Lalonde and Program winners AMP! Metro Richmond and Virginia Mentoring Coalition.

Annual Impact Survey Are you part of a group who received training or technical assistance from VMP in 2010 (or during the 2010-2011 school year)? Please help us to evaluate these services and determine areas of need among mentoring program providers in the Commonwealth by filling out a short survey here.

Virginia Mentoring Elects New Board Members - December 8, 2011 - VMP has named two members to its board, including Jaclyn Wood and Hannah Huber.

Community Mentor Training On Thursday, January 26, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., VMP will offer an Orientation to Mentoring session that is open to the public (registration is required). Register now.

Training Requests Is your program in need of training? Submit this training request form as the first step towards scheduling a session.