Free Training

Who may attend?

-People interested in an overview of how youth mentoring works, with no commitment
-People who have signed up with a one-on-one youth mentoring program and need basic mentoring training

Space is limited. Register by June 17, 2013.

Most FPY workshops and events are offered to the community free of charge. If you would like to make a donation (click here) or sponsor an event (click here).

This free training provides an overview of the Elements of Effective Practice for mentoring programs, the nationally-recognized best practices, with emphasis on volunteer screening and monitoring. Participants will learn the basics of:
- Mentor and Mentee Screening
- Mentor Training
- Mentor/Mentee Matching
- Match Monitoring and Support
- Match Closure

Register by clicking ATTEND below.

For more information contact Kristen Brennan at kristen.brennan@fairfaxcounty.gov.

FPY provides a variety of workshops and informational sessions throughout the year. Many of these are available on a fee-for-service basis for your group.

In addition to the topics listed below, FPY may be able to gather info and present to your group on an emerging, specialized topic in cooperation with our partners. For more information, contact Pattie Simcic at patricia.simcic@fairfaxcounty.gov, or click attend and submit your information.

2013-14 Major Training Topics/Sessions:

Please note, fees for training range from $300-$2000, and vary depending on requested length of training and number of trainees. The following are on-site (will take place at your organization) trainings and informational sessions:

Mental Health Resources (Informational Session) - 1 hour

The Mental Health Resources program offers participants guidance on how to assist teens with improving their ability to meet the demands of everyday life with resilience and a healthy attitude. Often the process of help can be complicated, thus FPY offers a concise approach that will guide you from establishing that there is a problem to getting effective treatment. Additionally, the program offers a comprehensive guide to local mental wellness resources.

Youth Mentoring 101 Training - 2 hours

This training covers the basics of mentoring youth. Participants learn how to develop a mentoring relationship, and essential elements for a successful mentoring relationship.

Mentoring Best Practices Training  - 1.5 - 3 hours

Participants receive an in depth review of the Elements of Effective Practice for mentoring programs, the nationally-recognized best practices, with emphasis on volunteer screening and monitoring.

Participants receive an overview of:
- Mentor and Mentee Screening
- Mentor Training
- Mentor/Mentee Matching
- Match Monitoring and Support
- Match Closure

Bullying Prevention 101 - Facilitator Training - Full Day

This training is for youth service providers who want to teach members of their organization or faith community how to prevent bullying situations. Participants learn how to facilitate a one-hour workshop on bullying prevention and intervention; receive resources to assist with managing ongoing bullying situations, and they have access to ongoing technical support.

Participants learn:

- How to support and protect everyone, target (victim), witness (bystander), and bully
- What causes bullying behavior
- What are the effects of bullying on everyone involved
- Signs that a child is a bully
- How we can change the bullying behavior

Bullying Prevention Awareness (Informational Session) - 1.5 hours

The Bullying Prevention Awareness program offers participants a basic overview of the challenges bullying presents for youth in Northern Virginia. The program offers insight on prevention of bullying and intervention for bullying situations.

FPY also offers specialized Bullying Prevention Awareness informational sessions on

- Special Needs Youth and Bullying Prevention
- LGBT Youth and Bullying Prevention
- Ethnic and Language Minority Youth and Bullying Prevention

For more information, contact Pattie Simcic at patricia.simcic@fairfaxcounty.gov, or click attend and submit your information.