Being a mentor or, in this case, a youth worker, is not just about sitting down and listening to someone or suggesting what a person should do if they come to you in a situation where they find themselves in difficulty. It takes professional skill from theoretical to practical aspect to become a helper with results. Years of experience and consideration are the key ways to truly develop them after the theoretical assumptions. This article will discuss some of the skills needed to work and establish relationships as a mentor to young people and two models of approaches that can be used to frame these relationships and begin to help the young person. According to Carl Rodgers, there are interpersonal relationship skills that help an individual maintain a useful relationship. Although these skills seem to be acquired naturally in everyday life, it is important to use them consciously. Not only do they allow a helper in a youth work role to stay within professional boundaries, but they create a path for the person needing the help you work next to start starting a conversation, as it helps them feel they have your attentiveness, a sense of openness and presence on the part of the helper. The non-verbal skills suggested by Gerard Egan, (1990) are a guide for youth workers in Western culture and a useful acronym SOLERA has been adopted. The "S" stands for facing squarely towards the young man. This indicates attention; it is preferable that the seats are inclined, since looking directly at the young person can seem confrontational. The "O" represents open positions, where you do not cross your arms, which is a welcome sign. The "L" portrays a bias or inclination towards the young man, who...... center of the paper ...... on a topic or problem. References Dunhill, A., Elliott, B., & Shaw, A. (2010). Effective communication and engagement with children and young people, their families and carers (1st ed.). Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd. Egan, G. (2014). Egan's expert helper model. Gp-training.net. Retrieved June 28, 2014, from http://www.gp-training.net/training/communication_skills/mentoring/egan.htm infed.org. (2013). Helping relationships: principles, theory and practice. Retrieved June 28, 2014, from http://infed.org/mobi/helping-relationships-principles-theory-and-practice/Reid, H., & Fielding, A. (2007). Providing support for youth (1st ed.). London: Routledge.Richardson, L., & Wolfe, M. (2001). Principles and practice of informal education (1st ed.). London: Routledge.Sapin, K. (2009). Essential skills for youth work practice (1st ed.). Los Angeles: WISE.