Mentor with Spark with the Journey! Pass along your knowledge and skills to a D.C. 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
- DMV metropolitan resident
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
- Communicate with Spark staff 2x a month
Flexible Mentoring Schedule – Year Up
- 6-month time commitment
- Meet with your mentee virtually or in-person 1x a month
- Attend bi-monthly workshops
Additional Benefits
- Network with other mentors and build a shared community
- Ongoing training
- Community events
- Increase opportunity and economic mobility for our young people
Ready to join?
Complete the mentor application at https://sparkthejourney.org/become-a-mentor/
