Become a Creative Mentor

Creative Mentoring Works. All it takes is one hour a week and the desire to make a difference in the life of a child.

Apply today to become a Creative Mentor. See detailed instructions about the application process below.

Applications take approximately one month to process from the time of receipt. Please register for a training session at the same time you apply so that we can place you with a child as quickly as possible.

Online Mentor Application

View the Training Schedule

Directions to Training Sites

Printable Mentor Application Packet for Mailing

If you prefer to print and mail your application to us, please select one of the following formats, complete and print the forms, and mail them to us at:

Word     PDF

Thank you so much for your interest in making a difference in the life of a child!

How to Become a Creative Mentor

1. Review the Printable Mentor Application Packet carefully (or complete it online)
2. Complete the Mentor Application Packet containing the following items (or complete it online):
   Mentor Application
   Mentor Agreement
   Criminal Background Check
   Health Questionnaire for Volunteers
   Training Registration
3. Complete the Mentor Application Packet in its entirety and return it to:
   Creative Mentoring
   100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1115
   Wilmington, DE 19801
   
4. Attend the required workshop. When you register, let us know if you'll be mentoring in an elementary or middle school. At the workshop you will receive one of the following manuals:
   • Elements of Effective Mentoring for those mentoring in elementary school, and
   • Mentoring in the Middle for those mentoring in middle school.
   Each workshop is 3 1/2 hours in duration and each participant receives a copy of the manual used in class.

What happens next...

Once your full application has been processed and you have completed the required mentoring training workshop, Creative Mentoring will forward your application to the school you requested.

If you do not hear from the school's Mentoring Coordinator within two weeks of completing your training, please contact Creative Mentoring at 302.656.2122 or toll-free at 877.202.9050.

Both Creative Mentoring and your school Mentoring Coordinator will remain available to support you during your mentoring relationship.