Did you know that 1 in 3 young people in the U.S. will grow up without a mentor of any kind?

We’d like you to help us close this gap—be a #MentoringAdvocate! Raise your voice, share your knowledge, and affect positive change through engagement with Congress and other influencers in your communities.

MENTOR Virginia serves as the statewide leader for prioritizing issues of concern for the mentoring field and leading advocacy efforts, such as Capitol Hill Day every January. MENTOR Virginia aims to mobilize mentoring programs across the state in federal and state advocacy for mentoring. Engage with us in these efforts!

Requesting a Meeting with Congress

Meeting with Members of Congress and their staff provides an opportunity to have meaningful conversations about mentoring and how it can positively impact youths. View the Guide to Scheduling an In-District Congressional Meeting for more information.

Invite an Elected Official for a Site Visit

Inviting Members of Congress and their staff to visit a mentoring program can be an effective and persuasive tool to demonstrate how your organization contributes to youths and the community. View the document to Inviting Elected Officials to Site Visits.

Capitol Hill Day

Every January, mentoring program stakeholders and staff as well as volunteers and people passionate about mentoring have the opportunity to participate in Capitol Hill Day, which is held in Washington, D.C. January is a busy month for MENTOR Affiliates as we celebrate National Mentoring Month, a perfect time to advocate for youth mentoring.

On Capitol Hill Day, Members of Congress and their staff connect with professionals in the field, young people, mentors, or people advocating for youth mentoring to talk about critical issues that need to be addressed and the legislation and policies they can implement to expand access to quality mentoring opportunities. If are interested in participating in the next Capitol Hill Day or want to learn more about this event, reach out to us at admin@mentorva.org

Youth Ambassadors of Mentoring

The Youth Ambassadors have the vital mission of elevating their voices to let people know their perspective when it comes to youth mentoring and issues their peers face in many communities throughout Virginia.

Learn more