According to the MENTOR website, 15 million young Americans are waiting for mentors. With the Corporation's 2006 strategic plan, and it's focus on mentoring disadvantaged youth, all those who are interested in this type of service should be welcomed and encouraged. This effective practice, submitted by Elesheva Soloff of the National Service Inclusion Project, in June 2006, identifies factors that help make mentoring accessible to all.

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The Resource Center is your one-stop shop for online tools and training resources to strengthen your volunteer or service program. Sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and administered by ETR Associates, The Resource Center is the central point for:

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