About Mentoring in Parks and Rec
As community-based providers of health, recreation and social-emotional development services to youth, local park and recreation professionals also function as mentors and role models.
NRPA's Mentoring Resources
NRPA has developed a suite of resources to help local park and recreation agencies develop their own mentoring programs. Explore these resource to help your agency leverage local park and recreation assets to build protective factors around at-risk youth, while forming strong social connections and positive relationships to address trauma, adversity and other challenges that youth experience.
Expanding Mentoring in Parks and Recreation
NRPA is committed to advancing youth mentoring in parks and recreation to support positive youth development and ensure young people have the support and resources they need to thrive.
Mentoring to Address Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
A rising cause for concern in communities across the country is the impact of adverse childhood experiences and trauma on youth mental and behavioral health outcomes.
Resource and Research Database
Mentorship Program Resources: The National Mentoring Partnership’s fourth edition of Elements of Effective Practice for MentoringTM highlights six evidence-based standards that are intended to be applicable for any type of mentoring program. Supplemental guides are also available for specific target programs.