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Each EPAAF mentor is carefully matched with a first-generation, low-income scholar in their first year of college. Our mentors serve as crucial allies and role models, providing pivotal support via monthly meetings and consistent electronic communication.

Want to be a mentor?

  1. Sign Up

    • Click the link below to be directed to our sign-up sheet, and then fill out our questionnaire. Be as thorough as possible—the more information you provide, the better the match!

  2. Be Acquainted

    • Learn from our Volunteer Coordinator about standard practices and expectations, and get acquainted with the school.

  3. Get Cleared

    • All mentors must pass an electronic background check.

  4. Get Matched

    • Meet your mentee and get started!

 
 

Testimonials

 
“As our relationship deepened, it was wonderful to witness her growing sense of self-confidence. I was delighted to cheer her on each month and then to watch her cross the finish line and receive her diploma.”
— Louis Newman, Mentor to Citlali Rangel
 
“Being an EPAAF mentor has been a total joy! So far, I’ve gotten to mentor two amazing young women, watching them grow and persevere through challenges while learning about themselves and how to navigate the new world of college. I look forward to working with them for a long, long time to come.”
— Nancy Katz, Mentor to Elizama Mendoza

For additional questions, please contact EPAAF’s Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator, Maggie Garzon, at mgarzon@epaaf.org