With just one month remaining until the October 20, 2023 recruitment deadline, tnAchieves needs 4,300 additional volunteer mentors to meet student demand. The Upper Cumberland region has several counties with an outstanding need for mentors as well:
- Jackson County: 3 Mentors Needed
- Macon County: 13 Mentors Needed
- Overton County: 26 Mentors Needed
- Pickett County: 3 Mentors Needed
- Putnam County: 58 Mentors Needed
- Smith County: 16 Mentors Needed
- Van Buren County: 5 Mentors Needed
- White County: 25 Mentors Needed
The time commitment is small, only about one hour per month, and volunteers do not need an extensive background in the college-going process. Mentors will guide, support and encourage local students in their transition from high school into a post-secondary institution. tnAchieves provides resources, training and support to ensure each student and mentor has the details necessary to succeed. Those interested in registering can visit www.tnAchieves.org/mentors/apply.
“With the October 20, 2023 registration deadline fast approaching, the need for volunteer mentors remains significant,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “Meeting this goal is critical to the success of local high school seniors. When this goal is met, we ensure that each TN Promise student has local support and guidance as they navigate the college-going process. For many students, the simple act of encouragement during this transition makes a lasting impact. Volunteering as a mentor is a great way to ensure every local student has that critical support system in place.”
All volunteers are provided training as well as ongoing support from the tnAchieves team. Mentors will meet their students in December or January at the student’s high school. Mentors choose which county and high school they would like to serve.
tnAchieves is a privately funded scholarship and mentoring program that seeks to provide an opportunity for every Tennessee student to earn a post‐secondary degree. If you have questions about the tnAchieves mentoring program, please contact Tyler Ford at (309) 945-3446 or tyler@tnAchieves.org. 
