“Recent research has demonstrated that older adult volunteers are more likely to be involved in relationship building with young people who are in diffi cult situations, in periods of transition, and in educational endeavors than volunteers of younger ages (Morrow- Howell, 2007). All of this has important implications for mentoring practitioners, who are searching for committed adults to provide ongoing, consistent support to youth. But, there are questions. Are older adults a vast untapped resource for youth in need or are we jumping to a conclusion that hasn’t been fully explored?” (Description from source)
