Five Star Gift Ideas

For a Mother’s Day gift that celebrates your mom's love for youth mentoring, there are numerous thoughtful and impactful ideas. Here are some gift suggestions to inspire you:

1. Make a donation to a youth mentoring organization in her name: Look for organizations that work with young people in your area or nationally. Consider donating to organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA or Youth Mentoring Connection.

2. Volunteer with her at a youth mentoring organization: Volunteer alongside your mother at a local youth mentoring organization. Participating in the program together can be a rewarding and fun way to spend quality time together and learn new things.

3. Plan an activity with youth in your community: Use your mom’s love for youth mentoring to inspire a day out with local young people. Take them to a fun activity or an educational event that they might not have the opportunity to experience otherwise. You'll be giving back to your community and creating a memory for your mom and the young people.

4. Choose a gift that inspires youth to be leaders: Provoke your mother's passion for youth mentoring by gifting her a book, a motivational speaker's CD, or a documentary that showcases the inspiring stories of young leaders.

5. Subscribe her to mentoring publications: Send your mother a magazine subscription or an e-newsletter dedicated to youth mentoring. These resources can keep her informed about the latest trends, skills, and techniques that can help her be a more effective youth mentor.

6. Give her a gift card to a local bookstore: Provide your mom with a gift card so she can buy books that help her refine her skillset in mentoring youth. She may also appreciate a card to a store such as a stationery store, such as Michaels or Hobby Lobby, where she can purchase art and craft supplies she can use to spend time with the young people she mentors.

7. Offer her a personalized photo album: If your mother loves photography or keeps a scrapbook, customize one for her and include photos and stories from the youth she mentored. In this way, the album personalizes her relationship with the young people, showcasing the positive impact of her work.

Whatever gift you choose, the most meaningful way to celebrate your mom’s love for youth mentoring is by supporting an organization she is passionate about, spending time with her while making a difference in the community, and/or giving something she can use to further inspire and uplift young people.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she gave birth to you.