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.

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.

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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:

Volunteer Across Our
Six Promise Neighborhoods

Maryvale Promise Neighborhood

 

Program Days and Hours
Monday through Thursday
2:30–5:00 PM

Promise Neighborhood Boundaries
67th Avenue to 75th Avenue · Indian School Road to Camelback Road

Paiute Promise Neighborhood

 

Program Days and Hours
Monday through Thursday
3:00-5:00 PM

Promise Neighborhood Boundaries
64th Street to 70th Street · Osborn Road to Thomas Road

Palomino Promise Neighborhood

 

Program Days and Hours
Monday through Thursday
3:15–5:30 PM

Promise Neighborhood Boundaries
Bell Road to Greenway Road · 32nd Street to Cave Creek Road

South Phoenix Promise Neighborhood

 

Program Days and Hours
Monday through Thursday, 4:00–6:00 PM
Wednesday, 2:00–6:00 PM

Promise Neighborhood Boundaries
22nd Street to 32nd Street · Broadway Road to Roeser Road

Sunnyslope Promise Neighborhood

 

Program Days and Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30–5:00 PM
Wednesday, 1:00–5:00 PM

Promise Neighborhood Boundaries
19th Avenue to Central Avenue · Peoria Avenue to Hatcher Road

Tempe Promise Neighborhood

 

Program Days and Hours
Monday through Thursday
3:00-5:30 PM

Promise Neighborhood Boundaries
University Drive to Apache Boulevard · McClintock Drive to Price Road

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Not sure where to serve or unable to commit every week?

There are still meaningful ways to support students and families across our Promise Neighborhoods.

Tell us about your interests and availability, and we’ll help connect you with an opportunity that fits.

Tell Us How You’d Like to Help

Have questions?
Please reach out to our Programs Director, Nora Espinoza.

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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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