Volunteer Opportunity for Youth Mentoring at Local Schools in Jackson County, Georgia

Requirements for potential mentors:

  • Attend a 1-hour new mentor training session: We will equip you with resources for building an impactful mentoring relationship.

    New Mentor Training Sessions are listed below and on the events tab.

  • Undergo the screening process: National Criminal Background Check with Sex Offender Registry + School Screening Process

  • Mentors meet with their students in the school of their choice for 30 minutes weekly. As a best practice, the requirement is two to four meetings a month in the school.

  • Mentors will also agree to adhere to the safety precautions outlined by the schools and mentoring program.

  • Detailed mentor eligibility requirements are found here.

Fill out your mentor application here!

Upcoming New Mentor Training Sessions:

(New mentors who are training in May will be ready to start with our program in August 2026)

Thursday, May 14th from 12 noon-1 pm —Lunch & Learn

Complimentary Sandwich Lunch Provided with your RSVP!

Location: Jackson EMC, 850 Commerce Rd. Jefferson, Building 2000 ( Jackson EMC Foundation Boardroom)

 


Please email us with any questions or to RSVP for an upcoming training date: