10 THINGS TO DO IN JANUARY

• 1.

  Become a mentor in your community.

• 2.

  Learn more about mentoring.

• 3.

  Partner with a mentoring organization.

• 4.

  Tell 5 friends about National Mentoring Month.

• 5.

  Think about the mentors in your life and post a tribute to them online.

• 6.

  Watch videos of celebrities such as Quincy Jones, Sting, Cal Ripken, Jr., talk about the mentors in their lives.

• 7.

  Read the latest research and find resources on mentoring.

• 8.

  Go to YouTube on Thank Your Mentor Day™ (January 21st) and make the National Mentoring Month videos the most popular of the day!

• 9.

  Serve your community on MLK Day of Service by deciding to become a mentor.

• 10.

  Make a donation to a mentoring organization in your community.

NEWS AND EVENTS

• President Obama Commends MENTOR and Viacom Partnership at White House Celebration of National Mentoring Month
  01/20/2010 Press Release
• The White House Gives Boost to National Mentoring Efforts
  01/20/2010 Press Release
• Background on the President's Event in Honor of National Mentoring Month
  01/20/2010 Press Release
• President Obama Signs National Mentoring Month 2010 Proclamation
  01/06/2010 Press Release
• National Service Agency, Harvard and MENTOR Kick Off 9th Annual Mentoring Month
  01/05/2010 Press Release