Become a Mentor​

A mentor acts as a role model and friend; they encourage positive choices, promote high self-esteem, and support academic achievement. Mentors visit their assigned “mentee” at school, ideally once each week during the school year, for a meal, game, academic help, school program, and conversation. 

Requirements

1. Must be 18 years or older.
2. Fill out an application.
3. Pass a background check.
4. Complete online training modules.
5. Attend an orientation.
6. Begin changing a life.

Commitment

​In order to become a mentor, you must commit to at least one full year of mentor responsibilities. To make a difference, you have to be there. A minimum one year commitment promotes trust, confidence, and stability within the student, which are all crucial components for life changing effects.

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Step 1. Complete an Application

Online Application

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Step 2. Submit Background Check Forms

Please click the link below to print out your background check forms. You must also provide us a copy of a photo ID*. 

Mail your documents to:
Clarke County Mentor Program
Attn: Terry Baez
2350 Prince Avenue, Suite 14
Athens, GA 30606

It may take several weeks for processing, so please submit background check forms as soon as possible.
*For best practices related to personal data privacy and security, we strongly discourage sending the completed forms to us via email. 

Background Check Forms

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Step 3. Complete Online Training

Once your background check is clear, we will send you a link to online training modules that you can complete on your own time. The total length of the online training is approximately 3 hours.

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Step 4. Attend School Orientation

Once you have completed your online training modules, you will be invited to attend a basic school orientation session facilitated by your assigned school counselor.