With the October 20th deadline fast approaching, tnAchieves says 49 volunteer mentors are still needed in Cumberland County. At least 6,000 more mentors are needed across the state to support the TN Promise Class of 2024.
Several other counties in the Upper Cumberland Region have a high need for volunteers:
Cannon County: 9 Mentors Needed
Clay County: 8 Mentors Needed
DeKalb County: 21 Mentors Needed
Fentress County: 15 Mentors Needed
Jackson County: 9 Mentors Needed
Macon County: 19 Mentors Needed
Overton County: 29 Mentors Needed
Pickett County: 5 Mentors Needed
Putnam County: 88 Mentors Needed
Smith County: 21 Mentors Needed
Van Buren County: 6 Mentors Needed
White County: 32 Mentors Needed
To be a successful mentor, volunteers commit one hour per month to offer encouragement, support and guidance to students.
Mentors receive comprehensive training and a handbook guide to the program. Successful mentors do not need extensive knowledge of the college-going process, as tnAchieves provides those critical details to all mentors.
Those interested in applying or learning more can visit tnAchieves.org/mentors. The deadline to register is October 20, 2023.