Mentor Application Process

Join the thousands of NYC working professionals changing the lives of high school students in New York City.

There are six steps to becoming a mentor outlined below.

Eligibility   |   The Application   |   Training   |   Screening  

Step 1: Eligibility

In order to be eligible to volunteer with iMentor, you must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Live / work in New York City area
• Have reliable and consistent access to the internet
• Be able to attend iMentor events (6-8 PM on weekdays / 1-4 PM weekends)

For questions about your eligibility, contact us.

Step 2: The Application

All volunteers must complete iMentor's online application. We use this information to:

• Make the best possible match between you and your mentee.
• Learn about mentor's program preferences.
• Conduct necessary screening, including a criminal background check and reference checks.
• Your application is submitted over a secure line, iMentor does not share volunteer's personal information. See iMentor's Privacy Policy.

Note:The application is detailed and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. If you are unable to finish in one sitting, you can save your entries and return to it later.

Step 3: Training

All mentors must attend a two-hour in-person training before being matched.

The iMentor training session is a two-hour workshop that empowers volunteers by giving them the tools and resources to be great mentors. During this session, mentors will learn about and discuss:

• iMentor’s Background
• Our Mentees
• iMentor Program Model
• Weekly Emails
• Monthly  Person Meetings
• Staff Support
• Mentoring Strategies

For a list of training dates and to RSVP for a training, you must first fill out an online application.  After you fill out an application, log in to your iMentor account and go to the iMentor calendar.

Step 4: Screening

Once you have completed training, iMentor begins the screening process. Because a mentor holds a position of trust and responsibility, we must:

• Conduct a criminal background check
• Interview personal and professional references
• Conduct a mentor phone interview

This process takes approximately 2-4 weeks. The sooner you attend a training session, the sooner you are able to complete the screening process and be matched with a mentee.