Orange County Public Schools

Mentoring Programs

Mentoring Matters

Orange County Public Schools are promoting the benefits and joys of being a mentor. If you need additional information, please call Access and Opportunity Office 407-317-3470.

To Become a Mentor:

1. Select a school of your choice from the list below.
2. Complete an ADDitions Form online
3. Applicant is notified of approval/disapproval status. (Application is processed and subject to a criminal history background check)
4. Upon approval, applicant is contacted to receive orientation and training.
5. Mentor is matched with a student.
6. Begin mentoring!

(You will be prompted in the Mentor Interest Survey to identify your school preference).

Sonya Jones 
Senior Administrator, Access and Opportunity
 [email protected]

Other Mentoring Programs

Read2Succeed

Read2Succeed provides one-on-one reading tutoring and mentoring to second grade students reading below grade level. Reading Mentors and students meet once a week for 30-45 minutes, on school campus, during school hours. The intention is to impart a love of books and learning, to instill positive attitudes toward reading, and to help students gain vital skills in social and personal development. Help a second grader Read2Succeed - A child. A book. You.

More information is available about the Foundation's volunteer opportunities at Foundation for OCPS or by calling 407.317.3261.

Volunteers are subject to Florida's Sunshine Laws unless the individual notifies the district that they are exempt per s. 119.071, Fl. Stat.

Get exempt information and Florida Department of State request form.