Table of Contents
Mentor Training and Guidance
Mentor-Mentee Activity Ideas
Mentoring Websites
Mentoring Articles
Books on Mentoring
School & District Websites and Calendars
Certification Requirements
Mentor Program
All Mentor Tutor Connection mentors must meet specific requirements set by California state law, the Mountain View Los Altos (MVLA) school district directives, and our own internal training and interview criteria.
Note: All mentors must be age 22 or older.
MTC Volunteer Information Form
We invite you to begin the application process by submitting our Volunteer Information Form.
TB Testing
Please click on the button to get full instructions for getting and sending results for a TB test or signed waiver. Tests must be dated within the past four (4) years.
Prospective mentors will have to upload a digital copy of the test result (or signed waiver) in order to sign up to get your fingerprints taken.
MVLA District Volunteer Application
Click on the button to get the instructions for completing the MVLA District Volunteer Application. MVLA will send you instructions for getting a Fingerprinting Scan – and – for completing their online Keenan SafeSchools© student safety course.
MVLA Volunteer Driver Approval
All MTC mentors must be approved as a driver for students in the MVLA District.
Please upload the required documents (list here) along with the MVLA Volunteer Application, or mail to mvla.volunteers@mvla.net
New Mentor Training
MTC provides a 1.5 hour New Mentor Training session to all volunteers wishing to become mentors. This is a valuable training as it helps you understand what to expect from your mentee, gives you tips on starting your relationship, and introduces you to other new mentor volunteers. MTC offers additional mini-trainings for our mentors throughout the year and expects our mentors to attend at least one mini-training each year. A list of upcoming New Mentor Trainings can be found on our website’s events page.
Mentor Program Manager Interview
Prior to being matched with your mentee, you will be interviewed by one of our Mentor Program Managers. This interview will give us a chance to learn about you and your interests, and to determine if our program is a good fit. Upon approval, our goal is to make the best possible match for you.