Teen & Young Adult Mentoring Overview

Read more about RefugeeOne's mentoring philosophy and expectations and find ideas for what to do together during your  meetings.

Mentorship Tips & Guides

• RefugeeOne Youth Mentorship Expectations
• General tips for mentoring
• Building Relationships: A Guide for New Mentors
• Overcoming Relationship Pitfalls
• Tips for being a great mentor
• Critical Mentoring
• Tips for Supporting Refugee Teens
• Growth Mindset Mentoring
• Relationship Strategy activity
• How to be a great mentor
• High School Mentoring Handbook

Activity Ideas

• Chicago free museum days Or, visit one of Chicago's museums or parks that are free year round
• Board Game Cafe Enjoy playing games; also a great way to break the ice with those still learning English.
• School reflection Discuss school work with your mentee and reflect on what their learning and why.
• Mentor activity ideas List of things to do during your meetings.
• Career focused mentor activities Ways to support your mentee on their career journey.

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