Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards
Quality mentoring relationships require deliberate support and monitoring. Poor program quality produces ineffective matches and can harm youth. This monthly review ensures mentoring relationships meet national quality standards and that matches are progressing positively.
- Industry: Nonprofit
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
- Role: Mentoring Program Coordinator
- Total Items: 27
Match Supervision
Review all active match supervision.
- All active matches contacted by program staff this month?
- All matches meeting at required frequency (typically 4+ hours/month)?
- Matches meeting below frequency threshold identified for extra support?
- Any safety concerns reported by youth, mentors, or parents?
- Monthly match activity reports received from mentors?
Mentor Support and Training
Verify mentors are supported.
- All active mentors current on required ongoing training?
- Mentor concerns or questions addressed promptly by program staff?
- Mentors recognized and appreciated for their commitment?
- Mentors at risk of dropping out identified for extra support?
Youth Wellbeing
Monitor youth wellbeing in matches.
- Youth goals and progress tracked in program records?
- Youth expressing satisfaction with mentoring relationship?
- Changes in school performance or behavior noted and addressed?
- Parents or guardians engaged in supporting the mentoring relationship?
- Any youth safety concerns addressed and reported per mandatory reporter policy?
Boundary Compliance
Verify boundary compliance.
- All match meetings occurring in program-approved settings?
- No boundary or policy violations reported this month?
- Mentor-youth communication occurring through program-approved channels only?
- Gift and financial exchange policy followed?
Match Closures
Manage match closures appropriately.
- Match closure procedures followed for any matches that closed?
- Closure reasons documented for all closed matches?
- Post-closure follow-up with youth completed?
- Rematch considered and offered to youth whose match closed?
Program Data and Reporting
Maintain program data.
- Match records current in program database?
- Youth outcome data collected at required intervals?
- Data ready for any pending grant performance reports?
- Program quality metrics (match length, meeting frequency, retention) calculated?
- Program improvements planned based on data?
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Why Use This Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards?
This nonprofit youth mentoring program quality standards helps nonprofit teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for mentoring program coordinator professionals, this checklist covers 27 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards cover?
This checklist covers 27 inspection items across 6 sections: Match Supervision, Mentor Support and Training, Youth Wellbeing, Boundary Compliance, Match Closures, Program Data and Reporting. It is designed for nonprofit operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Who should use this Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards?
This checklist is designed for Mentoring Program Coordinator professionals in the nonprofit industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.