Thank you for your interest in mentoring with Spark the Journey.

Our volunteers support young adults from low-income communities in the DMV to build the skills and experiences needed for college and career success.

Whether you're interested in mentoring a young adult or supporting Spark in other ways, please complete the form below.

Questions? Learn more at sparkthejourney.org or contact our Recruitment & Admissions Team at mentor@sparkthejourney.org

Mentoring Requirements & Program Preferences

To volunteer with Spark, prospective mentors complete the following steps:

Complete this pre-screen to check if you're eligible to mentor and determine your best-fit program.
If eligible, participate in a virtual interview with our team.
Complete a routine background check (renewed every two years) to ensure student safety.

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
Required to verify that applicants are at least 21 years old.

Mentors are required to have at least a two-year associate or technical degree. Which of the following best describe your current education level?

Please select the industry that best represents your professional career.

Spark operates 4 different program lines supporting high school students, college students, and young adults. Select your preferences to see which program would be a good fit for you!

	College readiness	No preference	Career exploration
I'd prefer to focus with my mentee on...

	Personal growth	No preference	Career soft skills
I'd prefer to help my mentee grow in...

	In person	No preference	Virtually
I'd prefer to talk with my mentee...