Our success rate at Take Stock in Children is a result of a comprehensive approach provided by our program. One of the key and proven success factors is the role of the mentor.

They understand that the commitment of becoming a mentor can change a child’s life while helping them grow personally. Wouldn’t you like to have someone think of you as their life-changing, trusted mentor?

Mentoring is school-based. Individual mentoring is our traditional school-based model with a commitment of 15 or more sessions per year with one student.

Virtual Mentoring can take place through the TSIC App. This allows you to video chat with a mentee on the app once a week. The TSIC App is also how all message communication occurs between mentors and mentees.

Group mentoring is best for mentors who are in need of less commitment, more flexibility, and who want to impact a larger number of students.

Our mentors are approved volunteers for Pasco County Schools. There is a two-step process for this. Before volunteers can be approved for the 2024-2025 school year, volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and a Level 2 background screening.  Details can be found on the Pasco County Schools district website. For questions about the background screening, including inquiries about the cost, please contact our Mentor and Community Engagement Coordinator, Matthew Murphy.