Mentor 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: