1. Complete an on-line mentor application. The following information is requested in the application:
   • Mentor Program Training and Orientation Workshop date/time (see Calendar of Events);
   • school placement choice;
   • three adult (not students) references with telephone numbers.
     
     
2. A background check will be completed by Horry County or Georgetown County Schools, depending on mentoring placement. You will be notified of any concerns.
   
   
3. Complete a Mentor Program Training and Orientation Workshop and receive school placement confirmation.
   
   
4. Complete an on-site school-based orientation at confirmed school with the school's mentor liaison.
   
   
5. Plan to spend at least one hour each week with your mentee throughout the semester, time and day to be determined by mentor's schedule, mentee's needs and teacher preference. Time is typically during school day hours.
   
   
6. Participate in one mentor program group activity each semester.  See Calendar of Events.
   
   
7. Complete mentor program evaluation materials at the end of each semester in the Biddle Center for Teaching, Learning and Community Engagement.

Photo courtesy of The Sun News

My dream came true!! …I got a mentor!! -4th grader at Waccamaw Elementary School, as she jumped up and down and hugged the custodian.