160+ Fun Ideas for the Mentoring Journey
A number of ideas, things to do with mentees, have been gathered from a variety of mentoring programs. Wherever possible, encourage the mentee to make suggestions about things to do. This is in line with the developmental aspect of youth mentoring. However, mentors might need a few ideas to suggest and the following list might be helpful. I am updating and adding to the list and will publish a free ebook later in 2020 with additional thoughts and tips to encourage mentors: My Mentor, My Friend – 167 Fun ideas for the mentoring journey, and many more tips and strategies. This will be the first in a Spirit of Mentoring three ebook series I am still developing. If you are interested in obtaining a free copy of this ebook and possibly another free copy of a new ebook I am writing – (working title): My Mentor, My Friend: True stories to build positive relationships – please simply complete the contact form. I will then keep you updated and share any other mentoring tips, strategies and thoughts in the meantime.
- Set your mentoring goals together
- Help with some homework
- Make dinner together
- Participate in a Fun Run/Walk together
- Go out for a meal together
- Make popcorn and talk
- Go to a movie
- Pick fruit
- Go to a concert
- Go to the library
- Go to the theatre
- Visit a car museum
- Go to the swimming pools
- Go to the beach
- Visit a major harbor (where applicable)
- Go to the gym
- Play computer games
- Discuss responsible use of a mobile phone and how to handle text bullying in a responsible way.
- Visit your workplace
- Talk about planning a career
- Get together with friends from work
- Take tours of friends’ jobs
- Visit a tertiary institution
- Work on a Resume or C.V.
- Visit the SPCA
- Go rollerblading
- Go to an indoor climbing wall
- Go to the museum
- Visit an art gallery
- Do a personality test (on the computer)
Remember, if you want to receive the Free ebook with over 100 Fun ideas which I am updating, and which will be available later in 2020, simply complete the Contact details and I’ll keep you informed.