Interested in becoming a mentor? View our list of active northern VA mentoring programs, or email Kristen.Brennan@fairfaxcounty.gov.

On Tuesday, January 12th, at 9:30 a.m., FPY representatives proudly accepted Fairfax County's proclamation of January as National Mentoring Month. The Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and the Town of Herndon also formally recognized the campaign.

In communities across the country, designated nonprofit and governmental agencies are responsible for coordinating local campaign activities, including media outreach and volunteer recruitment. These local lead partners include state and local affiliates of MENTOR, like the Fairfax Partnership for Youth, the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Points of Light Institute and HandsOn Network, America's Promise Alliance, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Communities in Schools and United Way of America.

Local activities range from telethons and media appearances to mentor/mentee game days, basketball tournaments, concerts, walk-a-thons, movie and museum days, and recognition events to honor outstanding mentors.

Each year since its launch in 2002, National Mentoring Month has enjoyed the strong support of the President and the United States Congress.  Other prominent individuals who have participated in the campaign include:  Maya Angelou, former President Bill Clinton, Clint Eastwood, Senator John McCain, Quincy Jones, Cal Ripken, Jr., Bill Russell and Usher.