Five Star Gift Ideas

If your friend is passionate about youth mentoring and helping young people, there are many thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that you could consider. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Donation to a Youth Mentoring Program: Consider making a donation to a youth mentoring program in your friend's name. This is a great way to show your friend that you support their passion for youth mentoring. You could either make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation.

2. Volunteer Together: Find a local youth mentoring organization and volunteer together. This is a great way to support your friend's interest in mentoring and spend time together. Not only will you be making a difference in the lives of young people, but you'll also be creating lasting memories.

3. Book on Mentoring: Consider gifting your friend a book on mentoring. This could be a memoir from a successful mentor, a guidebook on how to become an effective mentor, or a book on the importance of mentoring. Some great options include "The Mentor's Guide" by Lois J. Zachary or "Mentoring Young Men of Color" by Alonzo Kelly.

4. Gift Card: Consider giving your friend a gift card to a store or website that supports youth mentoring. For example, you could purchase a gift card to DonorsChoose.org, which is a website that allows teachers to request funding for classroom projects and supplies.

5. Mentoring Tools: Consider gifting your friend tools that could be helpful in their mentoring efforts. For example, you could give them a set of art supplies or a STEM kit to use with their mentee. This not only shows your support for their passion but provides them with tangible methods to connect and teach.

6. Personalized Thank You Card: Show your friend how much you appreciate their work in youth mentoring with a personalized thank you card. Write a heartfelt message telling them how much their efforts mean to you and how they have impacted young people.

Remember, it's not the gift that counts, it's the thought behind it. Whatever gift you choose, your friend will appreciate the fact that you're supportive of their interests and are willing to celebrate it with them.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date when she/he was born.