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TRAININGS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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Quality-Based Membership
Congratulations to the following programs that joined Membership or upgraded their status this past month:
New PartnersNew Affiliate Members Not yet a member? Join today!
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Welcome to our new Director of Marketing & Partnerships
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Mid-month National Mentoring Month updates
It's hard to believe that National Mentoring Month 2011 is almost over. Here's a snapshot of what you might have missed - and what's still to come:
Youth Mentoring DayYouth Mentoring Day is Jan. 26, 10
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a.m. to 1 p.m. at the State House (snow date: Feb. 4). Do not forget to RSVP to Chelsy Baker at cbaker@massmentors.org today for this great event celebrating mentoring in Massachusetts. All mentors, mentees and program staff are welcome!Mentoring in the news
MMP is striving to educate and inform people around Massachusetts about the power of mentoring - we've had several media appearances, including on Fox 25 Morning News, WGBH "The Point," the Governor's Engage! blog, the Well Talk radio show in Western MA, "Mass Appeal" on WWLP, and the Springfield Republican. Check out these news stories, as well as other great National Mentoring Month stories featuring youth mentoring programs from around the state, on our National Mentoring Month news and highlights page.
MLK Day of ServiceThis past Monday, MMP's Highland
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Street Ambassadors of Mentoring successfully reached their goal of making 300 hygiene kits for distribution to three homeless shelters across Massachusetts. The Corps assembled their kits at the Worcester Youth Center, and even had a match - Justin and Pat from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest - help out!
Additional National Mentoring Month information and materials - including customizable events, thank-your-mentor ideas and press releases, can be found on our National Mentoring Month web page.
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KELLY scholarship applications due Feb. 4
In 2011, a one-time educational gift of $5,000 will be awarded to a
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mentee, nominated by his or her mentor, who has overcome and persevered through adversity. The award will support the mentee's educational pursuits.
Applications must be submitted via online application by Friday, Feb. 4. Read the award guidelines and criteria, and access the application
here.
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Technical assistance: release of "TAP" RFP MMP continues to help programs access limited no-cost technical assistance through the "Tap our Resources" (TAP) initiative. This free service will be awarded to participants who are MMP Quality-based members and who are accepted through the short RFP process. Services are available through September 2011. Learn more and download the RFP.
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Reminder: Highland Street Ambassadors of Mentoring RFP due Jan. 28
If you haven't applied yet, Letters of Intent are due Jan. 28. Invitations for selected programs to submit a full application will be issued by Feb. 4.
Ambassadors are full-time AmeriCorps members who are placed at mentoring programs and youth-serving organizations statewide to help build capacity in a variety of areas.
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Know any youth interested in art?
Youth participating in the Teen Docent Program at the Danforth Museum of Art can give tours to families, meet exhibiting artists, take free art classes, and plan a teen art event. They are paid a $500 stipend upon completion of the program.
Additionally, Teen Docents attest to learning public speaking skills, gaining general work experience, and learning about the possibilities of using their talent toward a creative career. Visit the Danforth Museum's web site for more information about this program.
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