Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit the links below for Frequently Asked Questions about the resources available on the Youth Mentoring Hub:
- How do I find young people/mentors?
For information on how to find young people and mentors for your program, please visit the following sections:
You may also like to read information on the screening and selection of program participants:
- I’m looking for a youth mentoring program in my local area – where do I start?
The following organisations may have information on where you can find local youth mentoring programs:
Local Learning and Employment Network (LLENS)
L2P Learner Driver Mentor Programs
- What kinds of resources do I need to set up a youth mentoring program?
Please visit our Program Development page for information on the resources required to run a youth mentoring program.
Our Getting Started section also has broader information on this topic.
- Where do I find funding?
For information on how to find funding, visit our Funding and Partnerships page.
- Do you have information to support me in training my mentors?
Yes, the entire Mentor Training Package (and its supporting documents) are available on the Mentor Training Package page.
The Orientation and Initial Training page also has broader information on training, including a checklist and policy example document.
- Where are the resources I need to improve my program?
Most of the articles on the Youth Mentoring Hub will give you guidance on how to improve your program, however one of our most popular resources is the Policies and Procedures section, which is divided into Program Management and Management of Young People, Mentors and Staff.
- How do I find the right mentors and mentees for my program?
Please visit our Recruitment section for information on finding the right people for your program. This section is divided into the following topics:
- I heard there are documents on this site I can download and modify for my own program - where can I find these?
Our Quality Assurance Support Materials section has the complete list of best practice documents that are available for you to download, save and adapt to suit your own program.
- Is there a place where I can visit all the mentoring checklists on one page?
Please visit the Mentoring Checklists section for the entire suite of Quality Assurance checklists.
- What can I do to support youth mentoring in my local area?
There are a range of ways you can support youth mentoring! Please visit our How can I support youth mentoring page for more information.
