• Providing robust personalised training for mentors based on adult learning theory with core units covering Introduction to Mentoring and  Boundaries, Values and Risk. Depending on the target community, additional training units are provided on understanding families, youth, kids and ex-offenders.

• Operational support, including the provision of a comprehensive operations manual, policies and procedures.

• Ongoing Support via regular consultations, including monthly phone conferences, video blogs and annual regional visits.

• Engaging with churches and other sources of volunteers in order to recruit and screen mentors.

• Engaging the community and developing local referral networks for the program’s participants.

• Branding support and marketing to the community and potential mentors.

• Fundraising consultation (if needed) to raise funds for program. 

• An eight step implementation plan.