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 Minority Achievement 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).

You can also find schools who have mentoring opportunities already posted.

Other Mentoring Programs

COMPACT

The Orlando/Orange County COMPACT program is a business/education partnership aimed at assisting under-achieving high school students - particularly those at risk of becoming school dropouts.

The heart of the program is the mentoring component where youngsters are matched one-on-one with volunteer mentors. These mentors meet weekly with their students providing guidance, support, academic assistance and encouragement.

COMPACT needs business people to serve as mentors to have a positive impact on the life of a young person.

For more information please email:[email protected]

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.