The Mentoring Project

The mission of The Mentoring Project (TMP) is to increase postsecondary degree completion of marginalized student populations. The Mentoring Project pairs trained community volunteer mentors with adult low-income college students to provide guidance as they navigate their path to postsecondary degree or certificate completion. The program primarily supports BIPOC community college students. All programming and mentoring is conducted on-line using Zoom and other electronic methods. The Mentoring Project is a start-up non-profit (501)(c)(3). Founded in 2021, The Mentoring Project has just completed its first year of success – with 30 student-mentor pairs. In 2022-23, the goal is to double the number of students served VISTA members will provide the critical momentum, initiative, and outreach to sustain and expand the program. The VISTA AmeriCorps will be key contributors to building program infrastructure and increasing capacity to serve. This position will work closely with partner organization Seattle Colleges.