SSP NYC

Join a Network of Changemakers

By becoming a mentor with SSP, you join a network of support for students in our programs. This includes teachers and counselors at our partner high schools, academic offerings through SSP, and mentor trainings and a full team at SSP to help you guide your student. Mentors complete an application and background check to allow us to thoughtfully pair you with your student. Learn more by clicking here or scroll down for our application.

We’re looking for volunteer mentors who are:

21 years or older
College grads – Associate Degree or higher
Looking for a way to give back to students in their community

Mentors commit to:

Working with their student for their four years of high school
Communicating with their student virtually 1 – 2 times per month
Meeting in person as possible / comfortable
Engaging in SSP-hosted events (mostly virtual) and responding to mentorship check-ins

Get started:

Complete the application here
You’ll get a confirmation email once your SSP/iMentor profile is created
Then, you will receive an invitation to a background check from Sterling Volunteers
Once complete, you will hear from our team about scheduling an introduction with the student we’ve identified for you

Mentor Application