Mentors make an impact for a lifetime

Whether you want to help with homework, encourage spiritual growth, share a skill, speak to our iLEADers, or serve at a special event, there is a place for you at MentorKids.

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Every volunteer brings something valuable. Your time, experience, creativity, encouragement, and consistency can help students grow in confidence, leadership, and purpose.

Click the Promise Neighborhood location where you’d like to volunteer, and you’ll be directed to a short interest form. Once submitted, the Neighborhood Manager will follow up to learn more about you and talk through next steps.

Ways You Can Volunteer

  • Reading and Homework Mentors

  • Spiritual Growth Mentors

  • Leadership Skills Mentors

  • Activity Mentors

  • Event Volunteers

  • Guest Speakers

  • iLEAD Mentors and Real-World Skills Coaches

We are always looking for volunteers to serve as:

Can’t commit to a regular weekly schedule? That’s okay.
There are still meaningful ways to serve.

Tell Us How You’d Like to Help

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Volunteer Across Our Six Promise Neighborhoods

Maryvale Promise Neighborhood

 

Paiute Promise Neighborhood

 

Palomino Promise Neighborhood

 

South Phoenix Promise Neighborhood

 

Sunnyslope Promise Neighborhood

 

Tempe Promise Neighborhood

 
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A young boy wearing glasses and a checked shirt is sitting at a table with an older woman. The boy is holding a red pencil and a sheet of paper with colorful drawings. The woman, wearing a blue jacket, is assisting the boy, pointing at the paper. They both appear focused on the activity, possibly working on a school assignment.
A man wearing a red baseball cap and glasses is standing outside with three children. They are smiling and posing for a photo near a building marked with a sign that says "Restrooms." One girl has a bow in her hair, and the children are wearing casual clothing.
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