Children need dependable, consistent support. By becoming an AOK mentor/tutor, you can become the trusted adult for a child who needs that extra support. Meeting regularly with a struggling student, respecting them, and showing up for them can have a huge impact on their life - and on yours too! ​

become a Volunteer Mentor and/or Tutor

Requirements
  • Can give 100% of their attention to the students when they are together. 
  • Can pledge an average of one hour a week for one school year to change the life of a student.
  • Are a safe, trustworthy adult age 21 or older.
  • Genuinely enjoy children and are interested in the success of all students.
  • Are flexible, friendly and positive. 
  • Do not need an educational background. AOK volunteers come from all kinds of professions. 
  • Can work one-on-one with a student, as classroom support, or at an after-school program. 
  • Can meet with their mentee in-person during school hours or through Zoom in the afternoon.
  • Will initially be assigned to an elementary school aged student, but may follow their mentee through middle school. ​
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how to enroll

Application & View the Information Session - Learn about AOK and volunteer opportunities, and give AOK your information to follow up.

The application saves partial responses, so if you lose your place or need help: your work is not lost! Contact AOK for any help you need, we're here for you: [email protected]
​Interview with References & Background Clearance -  Once we have your application form, we'll schedule you for an interview, and check with your two references. Complete a criminal record background check (fingerprinting at FYI Fingerprinting), and a Child Protective Services clearance. Don't worry, AOK is here to help if you have questions.
Training and Matching - Attend a pre-service training class.​ Shortly after this training is complete, AOK and the school liaisons will work to identify the best fit for the volunteer and the student, matching the student’s needs with your interests.  This can be a long process, but please have patience. We place volunteers as late as April.​

paperwork for volunteer training & background checks

View... 
- Handbook & Appendices  (sign and return appendices J, K, L, and O) to AOK:
[email protected] / text pictures to 443-895-2457

- Background clearance form (print and complete, scan/photograph and send to AOK)
[email protected] / text pictures to 443-895-2457

Visit...
- Visit FYI Fingerprinting and tell them you are with AOK Mentoring & Tutoring - they have our fingerprint forms there. The cost is covered by AOK:
   FYI Fingerprinting
​   410-418-4657
   3696 Park Avenue Suite 103, Ellicott City, MD

If You Need Help: Contact AOK - [email protected] / 443-895-2457

 Benefits of Mentoring
​for mentors
  • Increased self-esteem 
  • A sense of accomplishment
  • New networks of volunteers
  • Insight into childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood
  • Increased patience and improved supervisory skills
  • Improved emotional IQ as you tune into the feelings of your mentee. 
  • New perspectives about people from different races, backgrounds and cultures. 

Read about volunteer mentor experiences. ​

OTHER TYPES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WE OFFER
  • Administrative work
  • Board of Directors Service
  • Graphic Design
  • Fundraising Support
  • Mentoring Best Practices - Join the Advisory Board
  • Writing
  • Photography
  • Mentoring passion and experience
  • Other
Materials to Help Others Become AOK Mentor/Tutors
AOK Mentoring & Tutoring
P.O. Box 871
Columbia, MD 21044

Send us a note: [email protected]​​
Call or Text AOK at: 443-895-2457

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