MENTOR Maryland DC

06/02/2026

Valuable training for all youth serving organizations!

LGBTQ+ young people deserve to have culturally competent adults in their lives, including healthcare from those who understand their unique experiences. Join The Trevor Project and Maryland Department of Health Office of Su***de Prevention for CARE and Ally trainings.

Register for CARE Training: bit.ly/3RzNX00.
Register for Ally Training: bit.ly/4fLV1QX.

06/01/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You can still submit your workshop proposal for ! If you have expertise in Out of School Time (OST), Community Schools, or Mentoring, please submit your bid at https://bit.ly/MOSTconRFP by June 8th!

05/29/2026

It is always a good time to become a mentor and be there for a young person. Time to check out the Mentoring Connector! You can search for mentoring opportunities by zip code, ages of youth served, and program type to find and contact programs that interest you. Find the link at https://bit.ly/m/mentormddc !

05/26/2026

It's crunch time for workshop proposals! MOST CON 2027 is our youth development conference convened w/the Maryland Out of School Time (MOST) Network, focused on learnings in out of school time (OST), mentoring, and community schools. For our experts in these topics, we hope you'll consider submitting a proposal to present at the conference. Check out more details and submit at bit.ly/MOSTconRFP by 11:59pm, May 31st!

05/20/2026

Multiple research syntheses have concluded that mentoring relationships, particularly delivered through structured programs, can improve both internalizing and externalizing mental health symptoms. Remember that when we amplify mentoring, we amplify mental health supports!

05/18/2026

DON'T FORGET- THIS THURSDAY!! Our virtual public training calendar begins again with Becoming a Better Mentor: Practicing Cultural Humility. Register at bit.ly/VirtualBBM ! We can't wait to see you there!

05/15/2026

This , we invite you to take a deep breath. Start by checking in on yourself and asking what you need. When you’ve taken care of your needs, consider checking in on the young people in your life with something as simple as a text saying, “Thinking of you today.” Even small acts make a big difference. Explore our resources to support both young people and yourself: https://bit.ly/May15MentalHealth

05/12/2026

At a time when AI seems to be integrating into almost every aspect of our lives, youth mentoring programs face some new and important decisions about if, how, and when they might integrate AI into their work. Some are already finding ways to make their programs stronger through the use of AI, while others are still contemplating this shift and weighing the benefits and concerns. With its new survey, MENTOR is hoping to hear from those who work in youth mentoring programs about their use of AI, the ways they think it can strengthen their work, and their thoughts about guidelines and ethical considerations that can help our field get the use of this emerging technology right. If you have thoughts to share about the use of AI in youth mentoring programs, both in helping staff do their work and in supporting mentors and youth, then please make your voice heard by participating in our brief survey before May 15th! https://bit.ly/AImentorsurvey

05/11/2026

We are still accepting workshop proposals for ! We are seeking experts in our conference track topics to present to our audience of youth development practitioners from across the state. If you are experienced in Out of School Time, Community Schools, and Mentoring, we encourage you to submit your workshop proposal at bit.ly/MOSTconRFP by May 31st!

05/08/2026

Don't forget about our upcoming virtual Becoming a Better Mentor training on Practicing Cultural Humility ! Cultural humility is an ongoing, lifelong process of self-reflection and learning about how social identity and experiences are shaped by systems of oppression, power, and privilege. Join this session to learn how to apply the practice of cultural humility to your mentoring relationship. Register now at bit.ly/VirtualBBM