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National Mentoring Month

Every January, MENTOR runs National Mentoring Month to celebrate mentors and help more young people get mentors. The campaign raises awareness about how mentoring changes young people's lives. You can get involved by using their free toolkits to contact government leaders, promote mentoring on social media, write press releases, or start mentoring programs at work. Special days include I am a Mentor Day on January 6 and Thank Your Mentor Day on January 28. The campaign helps communities understand that young people with mentors are more likely to volunteer, become leaders, and succeed in school. You can take a pledge to be a better mentor or mentee, and join events like the National Mentoring Summit in February.