The Wisdom of Age: A Handbook for Mentors

Description of Resource:

“The Wisdom of Age: A Handbook for Mentors” applies research about intergenerational mentoring to provide hands-on training tools and exercises geared toward mentors over the age of 50, to help them effectively connect with and support young people. The handbook explores the role of a mentor and seeks to build readers’ competence in today’s youth culture while providing recommendations for supporting and sustaining intergenerational mentoring relationships.

Goals:

To help bridge the generational gap between mentors and their mentees.

Target Population/Eligibility of Target Sites:

Mentors over the age of 50

Corresponding Elements of Effective Practice:

All

Key Personnel:

None

Additional Information:

This resource was created by MENTOR with the expertise of Dr. Andrea Taylor, Director of Youth Development and Family Support at Temple University’s Center for Intergenerational Learning, and was supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

Resource Name:

The Wisdom of Age: A Handbook for Mentors

Publisher/Source:

MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership

Author:

MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership

Date of Publication:

Unknown

Resource Type:

Mentor Guides and Handouts

Evaluation Methodology:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Evaluation Outcomes:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Evaluation Validity:

Resource has not been evaluated for effectiveness

Accessing and Using this Resource:

This resource is available for free download in PDF form at: https://mwm.stemconnector.com/download/mwm-the-wisdom-of-age/

References:

Evidence Base: This resource reflects the expertise of Dr. Andrea Taylor, Director of Youth Development and Family Support at Temple University’s Center for Intergenerational