
Be a Force for Change
Mentors are a critical component to the success of Take Stock in Children. Mentors serve as positive role-models, advocates, coaches and friends. As a Take Stock Mentor you meet weekly with your scholar at their school and have an opportunity to help a child reach their goal of a college education.

5,742
mentor sessions in 2019-2020

20+
mentors trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Resiliency

300+
volunteers & mentors, the largest mentoring program in Alachua County
How to Apply
Apply, Train, Meet, Change A Life Over Lunch
Steps to becoming a mentor:
- Download the mentor onboarding paperwork above
- Email the completed application to our Volunteer and Marketing Administrator Jordan Miles at milesja@gm.sbac.edu
- Attend a virtual mentor training session
- Once trained, we will match you to a Take Stock in Children scholar and coordinate an introduction to your mentee
- Meet bi-weekly with your mentee and change a life over lunch!
- All mentoring will be conducted virtually through Zoom until volunteers are allowed back on Alachua County Public School campus
At its core, mentoring connects students to trusted adults who can guide them through critical growth and personal development. Mentors help students understand that they are never truly alone. By consistently meeting with their students, mentors develop strong relationships that positively impact the lives of students.
It takes a mentor to encourage students, help them develop their skills, and build their confidence. Take Stock in Children mentors serve as positive role models by displaying values of punctuality, dependability, and reliability.
Lend your time, talents, and experiences to help guide a student to graduation.