Policies and Procedures – Including Mission, Vision and Statement of Purpose
Generic Mentoring Programs Policy and Procedures Manual By Linda Ballasy, Mark Fulop and Michael Garringer, revised September 2007, National Mentor Centre
** UPDATED**
This document provides a step by step tool to help create a mentoring specific policies and procedures manual. It includes an online template and a sample policy and procedures manual of a fictional mentoring program.
Foundations of Successful Youth Mentoring: A Guidebook for Program Development by Michael Garringer and Patti MacRae, revised September 2007, National Mentor Centre
** UPDATED**
This document works through the fundamentals any program should have in order for it to be successful. For each section it provides the relevant theory, self assessment questions and a list of resources. It also provides a checklist for programs to assess you program's strengths.
Our Community Website This website as comprehensive section on how to create a governance structure that suits the needs of your organsiations. It provides access to factsheets, troubleshooting tips and an opportunity to purchase resources.
Australian Securities and Investment Commission This website provides information on the steps needed to set up a Non-profit or charitable organsiations as well as all of the ongoing compliance issues. It also lists websites relevant for each state and territory.
Our Community Free financial help sheets and resources
Australian Taxation Office The ATO website has a separate section of the website dedicated to non-profit organsiations and has factsheets to help you with any taxation questions you may be having.
See the Funding pages for the latest information on funding grants for each State and Territory
Sustainability Planning and Resource Development For Youth Mentoring Programs Developed by the National Mentoring Centre.
**Updated**
This invaluable guide will provide you with a brief overview of resource development planning, offer your program a framework for approaching the task of resource planning and help your program set priorities in resource development efforts.
Sustaining Program Viability - Fund-Development Principles To Assure Your Mentoring Program’s Future (1999) by Barbara Webster This document provides you with the steps to create a funding plan for your programs. It also examines the pros and cons of different income generation methods. This document is available from The Evaluation, Management and Training Group’s website.
SHOW US THE MONEY! Fundraising for Mentoring Programs (2001) Developed by Barbara E. Webster, M.N.A. This is an interactive, problem-solving workshop designed to give a program coordinator the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to sustain a mentoring program into the future. This document is available from The Evaluation, Management and Training Group’s website.
NRGize Module 4 - Forming and Maintaining Partnerships (PDF, 542 kb) This model provides you with tools and recourses to set up effective partnerships with NGOs, schools, local business, corporations and government.
Our Community Website The Our Community website has many resources on how to build community partnerships. Below are a few of the documents e have highlighted but we would recommend you spending some time on the Our Community site.
International Resources The Kellogg’s Foundation in the USA has developed a tool kit to assist community groups to build and maintain partnerships to strengthen communities. It contains step by step instructions and access to a series of resources at the end.
Sample Position Descriptions The MENTOR website in the USA provides sample position descriptions for a range of mentoring positions. It is located under the program planning and management section of the page.
Supporting and Retaining Staff
Research in Action 3: Program Staff in Youth Mentoring Programs – Qualifications, Training and retention. By Dr Thomas Keller. This document is part of a series brought out by MENTOR/ National Mentoring Partnership in the USA. It provides an overview of the impact Staff qualifications, training and support can have on the overall success of a mentoring program. At the end of the report the document contains useful resources to help implement a better support system for staff. Pages 14 – 16 of the document contain a useful checklist on what to look for when recruiting programs staff, how to provide ongoing raining and ways to retain staff. Download Issue 3 of the Action Research Series (PDF, 702.2kb)
Training Manual - Recruiting and Supporting Volunteers from Diverse Cultural and Language Backgrounds. Produced by Volunteering Australia. **NEW**
This Training Program and Manual was designed to help not-for-profits with recruiting and supporting volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The training manual consists of an introductory section for trainers, and the following four training modules:
The Youth Mentoring Network offers conferences and events that may assist practitioners in developing their professional skills. Visit our Conferences and Events pages for a comprehensive list of events.
Monash University – Postgraduate Certificate in Mentoring and Coaching The course will give you: • Understanding of the methodology, theory and practice of mentoring and coaching; • Skill development in formal mentoring and project design, co-ordination and review; • An understanding of mentoring and coaching in a variety of contexts.
If you are interested in this course click here for more information or have further queries, please contact Dr Anita Devos: Email:anita.devos@education.monash.edu.au Phone: 03 9905 9143 Fax: 03 9905 2779 Address: Faculty of Education, Building 6, Monash University, Clayton Campus, Wellington Road, Clayton Vic 3800
RMIT University – Commonwealth Youth Program Dipolma in Youth in Development Work
Students develop a set of generic core competencies in youth development, through knowledge, values and skills development, to:
• Perform needs assessment of young people in different social contexts.
• Initiate/manage youth programmes.
• Assist others in allied fields facilitate youth development.
• Develop, understand, and interpret policy responses pertaining to youth development.
• Secure and manage necessary resources to carry out youth programmes.
Youth Worker Training Tabor Adelaide is the only provider in South Australia of Degree level training in Youth Work. Check out the website for more details and course application procedures!
Our Community Website The Our Community website has an entire section dedicated to assisting community groups to better market their organsiations. It is well worth a look.
NRGize Module 6 – Promotion and Fundraising (PDF, 886kb) This module provides you with practical tools and resources to develop a marketing plan along with ideas to raise funds for your program
Going to Market – Marketing Concepts for Mentoring Programs (2000) Developed by Barbara E. Webster, M.N.A. This document takes you through the steps to develop a marketing plan for your program. This document can be found on The Evaluation, Management and Training Group’s website. Click here to download a copy of the document
