Mentorship Blog

In our last blog, we talked about how mentoring helps families by teaching mentees life skills that can directly help in the home. In this installment we will look into how one-to-one youth mentoring helps the family dynamic via youth gaining self-esteem and avoiding risky behaviors. Often kids have a

It is well known that mentoring helps youth, but did you know that it can help families too? Kids want and need to learn about life, but sometimes the adults in their lives (including their teachers) are too tired and spread thin to take the time to teach them the

Mentoring is one of the most effective ways to guide young people toward lifelong happiness and success. And by adopting a one-to-one approach, mentoring can be an even more effective method for guidance, training, and education. Mentoring can be provided for groups as well as individuals. Each approach has its

Benefits of mentoring programs in general  Mentoring programs are among the most effective tools available for guidance, education, and training. Mentees in one-to-one mentoring programs stand to gain many of the same benefits provided by mentorships, including: An empowering setting for achieving personal growth and development Guidance on identifying and

Remembering Chris Gradoville: An Exceptional Mentor On September 30th, 2021, Chris Gradoville, Director of Baseball Operations at Creighton University and a former Big, was fatally wounded in Omaha, Nebraska. Chris was an upstanding community member, family man, and an amazing mentor. He was always there for his Little Brother, Charlie,

What Does A Mentor Do? Youth mentors play a remarkably important role in a young person's life. Adult mentors provide support and stability for children that may not have either of those at home. During younger years a child's development is crucial. Having a positive role model in their

What Is The Role Of A Mentor? Growing up is very difficult especially in today's day and age. Young persons have to navigate the unprecedented complexities of socializing in the digital age. They have to determine what they want to do with the rest of their life and get

What Makes A Great Mentor It’s no secret that mentorship can make a profound difference in the lives of high school students. Whether it's volunteering as a 1-1 Big Brother Big Sister match or visiting local high schoolers in the MentorU program, getting involved helps students and the community.

Ideas for Fun Match Activities Our community is made up of all types of people. City workers, janitors, bankers, crafters, electricians, storeowners, chefs, teachers, and so many more. And before they become these pillars of our community, they start as the youth of our community. At one point, they’re

How To Become A Youth Mentor At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest, we are always looking for people who want to make a positive impact on a child’s life. Mentors have a profound impact on the youth they mentor. Children having a mentor helps them experience

Why is Mentoring Important for Kids? In the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, we find mentors to help our community's youth develop into happy, resilient persons who fulfill their human potential. Mentoring kids helps them experience new things, develop emotionally, avoid negative behaviors, and achieve lifelong success. Keep reading