Tennessee Promise Mentors Needed Across the State

September 25, 2023September 27, 2023 tnhomeschoolers East TN, Middle TN, Tennessee Promise, West TN

There are 4,300 Tennessee Promise mentors still needed across the State of Tennessee to serve the graduating Class of 2024 and tnAchieves needs your help filling those volunteer positions. This is your chance to not only give back to the community, but also make a positive impact in the life of a teenager who aspires to attend college.

Every county in Tennessee is assigned mentors to work alongside graduating high school seniors who have applied for the Tennessee Promise scholarship. Mentors are volunteers who are 21 years or older and include adult professionals, retirees, homeschool parents, stay-at-home moms, just any adult who wants to help. A college degree is not required. Mentors will guide, support and encourage local students in their transition from high school into a post-secondary institution. tnAchieves provides resources, training and support to ensure each student and mentor has the details necessary to succeed.

All mentors are provided training as well as ongoing support from the tnAchieves team. Mentors will meet their students in December or January at the student’s high school. As a mentor, you will be assigned five to 10 high school seniors and may choose which county and high school you would like to serve. You may even choose to work with homeschool students. Although there are several counties that are near filling the mentor need, there are many still below the 50 percent level of the needed volunteers.

“With the October 20, 2023, registration deadline fast approaching, the need for volunteer mentors remains significant,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “Meeting this goal is critical to the success of local high school seniors. When this goal is met, we ensure that each TN Promise student has local support and guidance as they navigate the college-going process. For many students, the simple act of encouragement during this transition makes a lasting impact. Volunteering as a mentor is a great way to ensure every local student has that critical support system in place.”

tnAchieves is a privately funded scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to provide an opportunity for every Tennessee student to earn a post‐secondary degree. If you have questions about the tnAchieves mentoring program, please contact Tyler Ford at (309) 945-3446 or [email protected].

Apply today to be a mentor. A background check will be completed on all applicants. If you have more questions, get them answered.