Providing a Road
Map for Success
Every young person in Virginia who needs a mentor will have a trained mentor.

Racial Justice and Cultural Responsiveness Resources
A collection of resources that may be helpful for program staff, stakeholders, and families.
Spring Event – MENTOR Virginia’s Day of Well-being
Join us for a day of mindfulness, meditation, and movement in partnership with BareSOUL Yoga and Wellness.
E-Mentoring Resources
and Programs
Upcoming opportunities, resources for virtual curriculums, developing & implementation …
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Every Young Person Who Needs A Mentor Should Have One
MENTOR Virginia is an anchor organization that promotes effective youth mentoring by increasing the capacity and sustainability of mentoring programs, and providing resources to support the mentoring field throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Our Mission
MENTOR Virginia’s mission is to foster quality mentoring relationships that empower, elevate, and encourage young people.

Mentoring Matters
Who do you turn to? 9 million young people in America are growing up without an answer to this question. They make everyday choices that lead up to life’s big decisions without enough guidance and support – the kind most of us count on. Every young person should have someone to turn to.
In the News
Program Spotlight: Casa Chirilagua
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, 2020 was a year in which unprecedented challenge spurred incredible adaptability for Casa Chirilagua, a faith-based Christian non-profit in Alexandria, VA. Casa Chirilagua works with a small staff and over 100 volunteers to...
Opportunities: National Mentoring Month 2021
January is National Mentoring Month! In celebration, MENTOR Virginia is offering and elevating several opportunities for mentoring programs. Learn more and get involved below. Two Free Virtual Trainings In honor of National Mentoring Month, MENTOR Virginia is hosting...
Statewide Peer-Learning Opportunity
Of the 47 programs that completed our recent survey measuring the prevalence of e-mentoring in Virginia, 68% reported having interest in joining e-mentoring working groups with similar programs. To meet this need for dedicated spaces in which programs can accelerate...