Be a Mentor

We are seeking TFAS alumni in the Washington, D.C. area to volunteer as mentors to college students attending our programs this summer. Mentors are matched with students based on several common factors including professional field, hometown, alma mater and political ideology. 


How to Register
We would love to have you be a part of our mentor pool for our 2024 D.C. Summer Program! 

Register to be a Mentor

Key Dates

  • April 24 - Mentor Registration Deadline
  • May - Receive information about your mentee
  • Mid-June - Meet Your Mentor Breakfast: June 11, 12 or 13
  • June/July - Meet with your student virtually or in-person twice over the summer. Suggested mentoring topics will be provided.

Mentor Program Requirements
To help you and your mentee get the most out of the program, we’ve developed the following program requirements:

  • Commitment to serve as a mentor during the eight-week summer program (June 1 – July 26). 
  • Willingness to meet with your student virtually or in-person twice over the summer. Suggested mentoring topics will be provided.
  • Send an introductory email to your mentee before the program and stay in touch throughout the summer.
  • TFAS alumnus who has previously lived and worked in D.C.


"We also had the incredible opportunity of partaking in a mentor program and development workshops which were great for personal and professional growth. "

-Lena DiFazio '23

                


Why Mentor?
You probably remember your college days and the difficult decisions you faced at this critical crossroads of life. No matter the preparation, the transition from college campus to the working world was most likely a stressful one. Now you can positively influence a college student and gain personal satisfaction in the process. Some benefits of mentoring:

  • Increase your understanding of your own personal and professional goals.
  • Gain personal satisfaction as you help a future leader.
  • Develop new skills, such as counseling and strategic thinking.


Contact
Susannah Tombes at mentor@TFAS.org  

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