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Element 1 Planning and DesignThorough program planning that clearly articulates the target group, aims, criteria and model of the program.BenchmarkGuidanceChecklistaConsultation with community stakeholders andyoung people where a need for mentoring hasbeen identified.• Conduct a community needs assessment.• Ensure young people are actively involved inthe assessment process.Documentation of interviews/meetings/focus groupswith young people and the communityProgram waiting listsbClear vision, mission and values statements.• Ensure the vision, mission and values of thementoring program is aligned with the hostorganisation’s mission and vision.• If the mentoring program is stand-alone:- develop a vision statement that expresses adesired outcome for the young peopleinvolved- develop a mission statement that outlinesthe purpose of the program- develop value statements that outline thebeliefs and principles which will guide theprogram.Vision, mission and values statementscA clear set of aims, objectives and measurableKey Performance Indicators (KPIs).• Develop a strategic plan or similar documentthat outlines the program’s:- aims (what the program hopes to achieve inthe longer term)- objectives (specific, measureable,achievable, realistic, time-based)- Key Performance Indicators (measurableoutcomes and outputs which the program isexpected to achieve).A strategic plan or similar document outlining theaims, objectives and KPIs of the programdClear program criteria that identifies the:- young people the program will serve- mentors that will be required- focus, setting and mode of the program• Define the youth population the program willserve.• Identify target mentors (e.g. senior citizens,corporate employees and university students).Documentation outlining how the program willoperate (focus/setting/mode/duration/ frequency/consistency)4 Australian Youth Mentoring Benchmarks