January 3, 2017
Mentor Month Challenge
Throughout January, Reading Partners is celebrating National Mentoring Month with a #MentorMonthChallengeÌýto engage 9,800 volunteers by January 31.
DuringÌýNational Mentoring Month, volunteers, AmeriCorps members, staff, and supporters can compete in the online #MentorMonthChallenge to win fun Reading Partners prizes.ÌýCheck out the challenge calendar to get your entry ready.Ìý
Challenge calendar
Rules: (1)ÌýAll social media posts must include the hashtag #MentorMonthChallenge to be eligible to win. (2)ÌýChallenges must be posted between 12 am – 11:59 pm on the date listed. (3)ÌýPhotos taken in a reading center must be taken by a site coordinator.
| Date/Theme | Challenges | Rules |
| January 1-31, 2017 Month-long challenges and prizes |
1. Complete your first tutoring session
2. Sign up to volunteer 3. Tag your friends on Facebook to become a reading partner using #MentorMonthChallenge |
Prize winners will be randomly selected. |
| January 4, 2017 National Mentoring Month Kick-off |
No challengeÌý | Tell your friends and start planning. |
| January 12, 2017 I Am A Mentor Day |
Fill in the blank: I mentor because _____________. #MentorMonthChallenge | Post to Twitter or Facebook for a chance to win this random pick. |
| January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service |
No challengeÌý | ÌýGet out and serve in honor of MLK. |
| January 17, 2017 International Mentoring Day | Switcheroo! Funniest photo/video of a student mentoring a tutor | Post to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Prize goes to the individual with the funniest photo or video. |
| January 19, 2017 #ThankYourMentor Day | 1. Creative photo or video showing a group of mentors in action
2. Creative photo or video giving thanks to your mentor(s) |
Post to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. This prize goes to the center or individual with the most creative photo. |
