Recruiting for Mentors: Inspire, Guide, and Mentor Local Students.

Pass along your knowledge and skills to a DMV student! We're always looking for mentors with diverse backgrounds, professions, and interests to match with our students. Apply to mentor today!

Complete the mentor application here: https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/

Mentors of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• 21 years old or older
• Associate degree, technical degree, or higher
• Resident of the DMV metropolitan area

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – High School

• 1-year time commitment
• Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week
• Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
• Attend a monthly virtual workshop with your Program Coordinator

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up

• 6-month time commitment
• Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
• Attend bi-monthly workshops

Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge

• 6-month time commitment
• Call/text/email your mentee 1x a week
• Attend a virtual monthly workshop with your Program Manager
• Attend a monthly in-person session at NOVA-Woodbridge to meet with your mentee

Flexible Mentoring Schedule- ATC:

• A one-year mentoring relationship
• Participate in monthly virtual mentor trainings
• Communicate with their mentee weekly
• Engage in in-person opportunities through Spark/ATC programming.
• Mentors will also receive ongoing support and access to Spark’s mentoring resources throughout the program.

Additional Benefits

• Build community and network with other mentors
• Receive ongoing training and support
• Participate in community events