Mentor Opportunity with Spark the Journey!

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! 

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

Additional Benefits 

• Build community and network with other mentors
• Receive ongoing training and support
• Participate in community events 
• Help increase opportunity and economic mobility for young people

Ready to join? 

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