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Mentoring as part of larger strategy: Comment on P/PV brief
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Bassill Apr 3, 2012.

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Visualization of services offered by youth organization

I'm trying to create a visualization that any youth serving organization might be willing to use to visually communicate what time of day they reach youth, what age range they serve and what types of learning and mentoring activities are offered.This is what I've done so far. This could be downloaded and colored in…See More

Nov 23

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Daniel Bassill left a comment for Jay Rosenbloom

"Thanks Jay. You can help by trying to engage others in this group in idea sharing and collective effort and by bringing others from your network into the group."

Nov 22

Daniel Bassill commented on Jay Rosenbloom's blog post Prep To Succeed Volunteer ACT Tutoring Program

"Jay, How and where will tutors connect with students? How many sessions and how long will each session be? Is the tutoring expected to be provided in specific months, such as prior to when ACT exams are offered in April? How will you…"

Nov 22

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"Daniel, Thank you for your help. We are a new group, having trouble finding volunteers. I will follow your advice and see what happen. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please let me know. Thanks, Jay"

Nov 22

Daniel Bassill left a comment for Jay Rosenbloom

"Jay, use the blog on this page to describe your program and it's volunteer opportunities. Where do volunteers meet, what do they do, how much time commitment, etc. The only way to get volunteers is to do good marketing to tell potential…"

Nov 21

Daniel Bassill commented on Nicole White's group Tutor/Mentor Conference Planning Committee

"This is the photo album from the Nov. 4, 2013 tutor/mentor conference in Chicago. http://tutormentorconnection.ning.com/photo/photo/slideshow?albumId=783429:Album:50574"

Nov 20

Daniel Bassill commented on ProjectEDUCATE's group Africa Tutor Mentor Connection

"Here's a resource called "elearning in Africa" that might be useful to members of this group.http://www.elearning-africa.com/eLA_Newsportal/uganda-country-profile/"

Nov 18

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Hometown:: Chicago

About Me:: I've led a volunteer-based tutor/mentor program for more than 30 years. I created the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC in 2011 to share ideas, innovate and help tutor/mentor programs grow in Chicago and other cities. I use my blog and the http://www.tutormentorexchange.net web site to share what I and others know so that more and better tutor/mentor programs can grow in Chicago and other major cities.

Website:: http://www.tutormentorexchange.net

What do you hope to learn, or share, on this forum?: My goal is to inspire members to use the ideas we share in their own daily actions so that we increase the reach and frequency of messages that mobilize volunteers and donors to support volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs in Chicago and other cities where there are high concentrations of poverty.

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Posted on November 23, 2013 at 1:17pm

Follow up to November 4 Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference.

On Monday I hosted another Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference in Chicago. This was the 40th in the past 20 years. I'm still going through attendance information, evaluations, etc. but it looks like about 105 attended.

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Posted on November 6, 2013 at 3:34pm

Community Wealth-Building, Anchor Institutions, Tutor/Mentor Programs

In every high poverty neighborhood there are one or two anchor institutions, like a hospital, university, bank, etc. that could provide leadership and strategic support to strategies that support the growth of youth mentoring programs.

If those same institutions also focus on community…

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Posted on April 27, 2013 at 11:43am

If we agree on importance of non-school programs reaching youth in high poverty areas

Posted on December 17, 2012 at 9:11am — 2 Comments

If we agree that connecting a youth and adult mentor is a good idea....

I created this graphic last week to illustrate the progression of thinking that I've followed for the past 20 years.

I know from my own experiences and those of others, and from much reading, that connecting youth with caring adults can have a positive impact.

I also know that…

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Posted on November 24, 2012 at 11:34am — 1 Comment

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At 10:43am on November 22, 2013, Jay Rosenbloom said…: Daniel,

Thank you for your help. We are a new group, having trouble finding volunteers. I will follow your advice and see what happen. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please let me know.

Thanks,

Jay

At 4:27pm on October 6, 2013, Adebayo Tayo Kehinde said…: Please daniel what help can u render to help develop my skill as a mentor

At 12:14pm on August 19, 2013, Barbara A Williams said…: Follow up on website: it is done but I am awaiting for http://www.heismyrockmissionary.org to point to

http://www.barbaraprivatedutynurse.com to kick in. I spoke with register.com to remove their banner off of my website so they are in the process of doing so. They ask that I wait at least 24 hours for heismyrockmissionary.com to point to my original site.

At 2:09pm on August 18, 2013, Barbara A Williams said…: Yes. I am almost done updating my website, and It should be done by tomorrow.

At 10:15am on July 19, 2013, Maximo cerda said…: Hey Daniel, looking forward in empowering our youth. It is a blessing when we can give back. Let me know here I can help!!!

I appreciate you and all your efforts.

Be safe!!!

At 4:01pm on December 18, 2012, Beth said…: http://acircleoffriendsoregon.com/... thank you for your reply.

At 9:32am on November 3, 2012, Patricia Denson said…: Thank you Daniel for approving our organization we are on the move to better educate our youth. I do have a question do you know how we can utilize K12 online training this will help our youth receive a diploma instead of a GED. also help the youth get online without having to pay the tuition. I know it is though a CPS but we are located in the South Suburbs. We do have some space at a college that is located in Chicago, will that help? but we need it for the Youth in the South Suburbs

At 5:48pm on October 16, 2012, nour_eddine laouni said…: Hi Daniel ,

Yes , its through webheads that I learnt about this community of experts

Regards to all

nour

At 12:02pm on September 19, 2012, Ed Kallery said…: Thanks Daniel. I'm amazed at the wealth of information you've put out. Your work and your generosity in providing all this know-how reflects your heart and commitment to help others. Awesome!

At 1:34pm on March 26, 2012, Hora Hedayati said…: "Thank you, Dan, for creating and maintaining such an environment! I would appreciate it if you could let me know how I can help in here."