Iowa MENTOR

02/26/2026

Thank you to our Representatives for meeting with us and supporting Youth Mentoring at Volunteer Iowa Day at the Capitol.
Thank You!
Representative Michael Bergan
Representative Jason Gearhart
Representative Chad Ingels
Volunteer Iowa

02/03/2026

Looking to get involved in changing lives? Become a mentor! With just a few hours a month, you can impact the life of a mentee – as well as your own! Sign up today at https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/

02/02/2026

Mentoring changes lives – not just the life of the mentee, but the life of a mentor too. Just a few hours a month can have an impact.

Sign up today to become a mentor in your community!
https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/

01/19/2026

Mentoring amplifies opportunities, and we strive for equity in our pursuit of closing the mentoring gap. Today, let’s honor Dr. MLK Jr.’s vision for an inclusive world and continue its creation for those to come. Join us at mentoring.org/nmm

01/12/2026

This January, join us in celebrating National ! Mentoring is a powerful tool for connection, and research indicates that mentoring relationships drive positive outcomes for young people. Become a mentor today at https://www.mentoring.org/take-action/become-a-mentor/

Access the National Mentoring Month videos, and monthly calendar of events, and learn more about how this campaign promotes and recruits mentoring programs.

11/17/2025

Iowa MENTOR is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Mentoring Award. This award gives Iowa MENTOR certified programs the opportunity to recognize outstanding long-time youth mentors. Visit https://volunteer.iowa.gov/iowa-mentor/excellence-mentoring-awards for details and for access to the nomination form.

09/24/2025

Students across the country head back to the classroom this month, but we shouldn’t just focus on academic 📚 success. This is a crucial time to ensure that young people are developing holistically, and mentors can help youth meet their social and emotional needs. For more on the mentoring mindset this season, head to mentoring.org/back-to-school

09/11/2025

Today we honor lives lost on 9/11 and those who supported the rebuilding. Channel that spirit of unity by contributing to your community through mentoring. Learn how to get involved at bit.ly/3uQi5Jf 🤝❤

One of our most well known is our Youth Mentoring Programs both near and far. Join to see positive growth of the youth we work with.

09/08/2025

Supportive adults can help youth develop a curiosity and love for learning and can offer support in overcoming reading challenges. Literacy opens many doors for young people, and mentors can help propel them forward. 📖 Learn more with our resources: mentoring.org/back-to-school

05/27/2025

Every young person deserves a caring, supportive adult in their corner. This , we honor the power of positive relationships in empowering and guiding toward bright futures. 💙 Deepen your impact and explore our resources on how to best support youth in foster care: https://bit.ly/3EnGM0q