Start A Program

• Mentor Training
• Program Assistance & Consultation
• Start A Program
• Program Resources
• MENTOR
• Virginia Mentoring Advocacy Network
• MentorPRO
• Regional Training Institutes
• SafetyNET
• Funding Resources
• School-based Mentoring
• Faith-based Mentoring
• Community-based Mentoring
• Work-based Mentoring
• Public Awareness
• Orientation to Mentoring & Volunteering with Youth
• Follow-up & Support
• School Volunteer Training
• Tutor Training
• Non Profit Resources

Start A Program

Start A Program

VMP assists individuals and groups interested in starting and operating mentoring programs. Through technical assistance, program resources, best practices training and mentor training, VMP strives to increase the quantity and quality of mentoring initiatives in Virginia.

Mentoring programs vary in type, purpose, and size. Consider the spectrum of mentoring types as you begin to design your own mentoring program.

School-based mentoring

Faith-based mentoring

Community-based mentoring

Work-based mentoring

To guide you through the design and implementation of your program, please use our 10-Steps Worksheet, based on the Elements of Effective Practice.