From [the NWREL website]:

“Since 1966, NWREL has been working to make a difference in students’ lives and those who support their learning. NWREL is a private nonprofit working closely with schools, districts, and other agencies to develop creative and practical solutions to important educational challenges.”

The OMIA Foundation believes that mentoring plays a vital role in children’s lives.  Mentoring is a simple and effective volunteer method, but must be done properly.  The NWREL helps strengthen mentoring techniques by providing free material.  The NWREL material is laid out in a chronological order to study, interpret, and evolve a mentor program that suits your area’s needs.  Absorb the material yourself, then get to action!

From [the NWREL website]

• Foundations of Successful Youth Mentoring. The NWREL cornerstone resource for developing all types of youth mentoring programs across a variety of settings. It is a useful resource for start-up efforts and established programs alike.
• Generic Mentoring Program Policy and Procedure Manual. This resource makes it simple for mentoring programs to create their own customized manual to guide both policy and day-to-day services. Be sure to download the Customizable Template version in Word format as well.
• The ABCs of School-Based Mentoring. This newly revised version incorporates the latest research from Public/Private Ventures and other mentoring leaders into a guide for school and community partners.
• Training New Mentors. A comprehensive guide to providing mentors with initial training, complete with over a dozen ready-to-use training activities.
• Building Relationships: A Guide for New Mentors. This resource is a great mentor training supplement, providing mentors with ten simple tips for effective relationship development.
• Sustainability Planning and Resource Development for Youth Mentoring Programs. This resource examines effective planning strategies, corporate giving, foundation support, government grants, individual giving campaigns, local fundraising events, and short articles on the ethics of fundraising and increasing board involvement.

All the material above comes from [this] NWREL website.  Check it out for more literature on mentoring from the George Washington University in Washington D.C.

Feel free to encourage your friends, co-workers and family members to
volunteer.
citation: usc.salvationarmy.org

You may register to volunteer at
http://metrodetroitsa.volunteerfirst.org/public or call Desiree’ Barber,
Divisional Volunteer Coordinator at 248-200-3395.

We look forward to working with you while you are “Doing the Most Good!”

Feel free to share this information with anyone you think may be
interested!

Take care,

Derine McCrory
Kroc Community Center Program Director
The Salvation Army- Eastern Michigan Division
Derine_McCrory@usc.salvationarmy.org

Southfield (248) 443-5500 Ext. 346
Harding Corps (313) 822-2800
Fax (248) 663-0047

The OMIA Foundation, a private non-profit, charitable organization, has been developing and presenting original and innovative lesson plans to Michigan’s K-12 students since 2004. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by dedicated and caring teachers, musicians, and cohorts. Funding is received from private donations, government grants, foundations, service clubs, businesses and individuals.

We are committed to service excellence. The Foundation is fully licensed as a non-profit in the State of Michigan. We have implemented research and development as well as giving full attention to the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, Michigan Education Association, and Michigan Legislature.

The Foundation continually strives to strengthen our connections to the community and those who use our services. We welcome stakeholder feedback and input . We work along side teachers to streamline service delivery.

We hope you enjoy this website and find it useful. For some it will be the beginning of our connection with you, while for others who already know us, we hope it will deepen your understanding of the Foundation and its activities. Whether you wish to access our services or support our activities we sincerely welcome you. We believe in our mission: to enhance the lives of students by expanding the scope of learning. Visit OMIA.

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