Become a Member
A member is a mentoring organization wherein, young people are matched with caring, committed adults. Members must agree to the criteria set forth in the Elements of Effective Practice.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please call 212.953.0945 or e-mail us to request a membership application.
Membership Responsibilities:
A. Members attend or send a representative to at least three of the five Community-Based Mentoring Meetings or at least three of the five Faith-Based Mentoring Dinners per year.
B. Members actively participate on at least one committee or volunteers in another capacity with The Mentoring Partnership of New York.
C. Members agree to recruit mentoring program participants for various MPNY events.
D. Members agree to make presentations as needed at MPNY's Mentoring Information Sessions.
Membership Benefits:
- Program support (for example, access to research, studies, surveys, technical assistance, etc.)
- Volunteer support (for example, annual mentoring symposium, workshops, training, etc.)
- Public relations (for example, increased visibility through the Guide to Mentoring Programs, etc.)
- Networking opportunities with other organizations
- Information about grants and funders
- Training opportunities for staff (for example, Coordinator & Mentor Training, Professional Development Series.)
- Listed on all published promotional materials
- Volunteer referrals from MPNY's website and orientation sessions
- Tickets to sporting and cultural events
Associate Member
An Associate Member is an organization that is in the beginning phases of launching its mentoring component or needs assistance in strengthening an existing mentoring program.
Membership Responsibilities:
A. Associate Members must agree to fulfill the criteria set forth in the Elements of Effective Practice within 3 years of active membership.
B. Associate Members attend all five Community-Based Mentoring Meetings per year or all five Faith-Based Mentoring Dinners per year.
C. Associate Members must actively participate on at least one committee, or volunteer in another capacity with The Mentoring Partnership of New York.
D. Associate Members must agree to regularly scheduled meetings twice a year with either the Faith-Based Mentoring Services Manager.
Membership Benefits:
- Program support (for example, access to research, studies, surveys, technical assistance, etc.)
- Networking opportunities with other organizations
- Information about grants and funders
- Training opportunities for staff (for example, Coordinator & Mentor Training, Professional Development Series.)
- Invited to various Mentoring Partnership of New York activities and events
- Will receive public relation benefits upon obtaining full membership status ( for example, increased visibility in the Guide to Mentoring Programs in New York City and tickets to sporting and cultural events)
