3/25/21 Update:

We are not accepting new mentor applications at this time due to a backlog of trained mentors waiting to be matched. We anticipate high demand for mentors upon the start of a new academic year in the fall. We will re-open our application portal in July 2021. Please click the link below if you would like to receive an email when the application portal has been re-opened.
If you have already submitted an application, please continue through the registration process by submitting a background check and attending a virtual training. Scroll down for instructions on completing these steps.

Become a Mentor​

A mentor acts as a role model and friend; they encourage positive choices, promote high self-esteem, and support academic achievement. During normal times, 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. 

Until in-person visits resume, we'll be focusing on our new Pen Pals initiative! Be someone that listens, offers friendship, guidance, and encouragement to a young person. You’ll be amazed by how much you’ll get out of the experience.

Requirements

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

Commitment

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

Step 1. Complete an Application

Applications will be accepted again beginning in July 2021. Please see message at the top of this page for additional details.

Step 2. Register for a Training Session

You don’t need special skills, though, ALL mentors are required to attend a training session.
*Training is currently taking place via Zoom*

Step 3. Print 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
P.O. Box 49530
Athens, GA 30604

You are not able to begin mentoring until your background check forms have been turned in and cleared.
*For best practices related to personal data privacy and security, we strongly discourage sending the completed forms to us via email. 
Phone:
706-850-0315
Email:
​mentor@clarkementors.com
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 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 49530
​Athens, GA 30604