Empowering
Encouraging
and Elevating
Our communities, families, schools and workplaces all benefit when young people have access to a caring mentor.
Annual Event
2026 Champions of Mentoring
MENTOR Virginia invites you to the 2026 Champions of Mentoring! Learn more about the event here.
What We Do
Training and Support for Mentoring Programs
For over 30 years, MENTOR Virginia has fueled the expansion of youth mentoring across Virginia. We work closely with mentoring programs to help them build their capacity to provide high-quality mentoring relations to young people ages 8-24.
Trainings, Workshops & Other Events
Upcoming Events
Virtual
November 5, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
2026 Champions of Mentoring
Virtual
November 11, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November Public New Mentor Training
Virtual
December 9, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
December Public New Mentor Training
MENTOR Virginia's Swag Shop
Visit our new Swag Shop!
Your purchase will help us get out the message about the mentoring movement and the importance of each youth having a caring, supportive adult present in their lives. Click "Shop Now" and use the password MVA1993 to view our store.
Mentoring In Virginia
Looking for a youth mentoring program or interested in becoming a mentor?
Find a Mentoring Program in Virginia (Map)
Support for Mentoring Programs
State of Mentoring Report
What's New At MENTOR Virginia
Who Do You Turn To?
Nine million young people in America are growing up without an answer to this question. They make everyday choices and answer life’s big questions without enough guidance and support.
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Advocate for Mentoring
Become a Mentor (Mentoring Connector)
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