Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards
Quality mentoring relationships significantly impact youth development outcomes, but poorly managed programs can harm youth. This quality standards review ensures the mentoring program follows MENTOR National Quality Standards and best practices for safe, effective mentoring.
- Industry: Nonprofit
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 3 hours
- Role: Program Manager / Mentoring Coordinator
- Total Items: 28
Mentor Screening Standards
Verify mentor screening quality.
- Mentor screening includes application, interview, references, and background check?
- Sex offender registry check conducted for all mentor candidates?
- Driving record checked for mentors who may transport mentees?
- References contacted by phone (not just email)?
- Screening assessment documented with recommendation in mentor file?
Match Support and Monitoring
Verify match support quality.
- Match support coordinator contacting each match at least monthly?
- Match support includes direct contact with mentee (not just mentor)?
- Parent or guardian contacted regularly about match activities?
- Mentors submitting meeting logs or match activity reports?
- Process to identify and respond to match relationship concerns in place?
Mentor Training
Verify mentor training quality.
- All mentors completing pre-match training before first meeting?
- Mandatory reporter training included in mentor pre-service training?
- Ongoing training and mentor support group opportunities offered?
- Appropriate boundaries training included for all mentors?
- Mentor training completion documented in files?
Match Closure
Review match closure procedures.
- Match closures planned and facilitated (not allowed to fade)?
- Mentees prepared for match closure in developmentally appropriate way?
- Match closure documented with reason and date?
- Rematch offered to youth after non-disciplinary closure?
Outcomes Measurement
Verify outcomes measurement.
- Youth outcome surveys conducted at set intervals?
- Mentor experience surveys conducted regularly?
- Relationship quality measured (closeness, trust) per MENTOR standards?
- Average match length tracked and compared to benchmark?
Program Management
Assess overall program management.
- Adequate mentor recruitment pipeline to serve waiting youth?
- Youth waitlist managed with parent communication on expected timing?
- Match support coordinator caseload reasonable (typically 25-35 matches)?
- Grant and funder reporting data on mentoring outcomes current?
- Program improvements based on outcome data and feedback documented?
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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 program manager / mentoring coordinator professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards cover?
This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 6 sections: Mentor Screening Standards, Match Support and Monitoring, Mentor Training, Match Closure, Outcomes Measurement, Program Management. It is designed for nonprofit operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 3 hours.
Who should use this Nonprofit Youth Mentoring Program Quality Standards?
This checklist is designed for Program Manager / Mentoring 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.