Mentors
Volunteer to Mentor
Mentors are crucial to the Tennessee Promise program. They are the local citizens who will help students navigate the college admission process and ensure they complete the Tennessee Promise program requirements in order to receive the scholarship.
- Any individual who wants to invest 10-15 hours annually assisting 5-10 high school seniors with post-secondary success
- Must be 21 years or older
- Subject to a background check
- Apply online by December 3. Follow this link to complete an application to become a tnAchieves mentor today!
- Complete mandatory mentor training by February 4
- Meets virtually or in-person with students at least once in March/April and again in September/October
- Contact students at least once every two weeks from the following March through December
- Makes initial contact with students as soon as possible after receiving their student list in mid-February
- Reaches out to parents/guardians if possible
- Reminds students of all meetings and deadlines
- Leverages tnAchieves' Virtual Mentoring platform (tnAchieves CONNECT) to contact and stay up-to-date with assigned students and their status
- Encourages students to reach their potential
- Plays an active role in eliminating barriers associated with post-secondary access and success
- Assists students with community service opportunities
- Lessens the post-secondary intimidation factor by sharing personal experiences