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.

Email Me When Time to Apply

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.

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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.

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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*

Wed March 31st 7 pm

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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. 

Background Check Forms