BECOME A COLLEGE MENTOR
Help a Student Stay the Course — and Graduate
Make a Lasting Impact in Just a Few Hours a Month
The LaRoche Foundation is seeking caring, committed professionals to serve as college mentors for students navigating higher education—many of whom are first-generation college students or facing financial and life challenges.
Your guidance can make the difference between a student stopping out and a student graduating.
What Mentors Do
As a LaRoche Foundation mentor, you will:
- Provide encouragement, guidance, and accountability
- Help students navigate college systems and expectations
- Support goal setting, time management, and confidence-building
- Serve as a trusted adult and sounding board
- Mentors do not tutor, counsel, or provide financial advice.
Time Commitment
- 1–2 check-ins per month
- 30–45 minutes per session
- Meetings may be virtual or in person
- Commitment is typically one academic year
- This is a high-impact, manageable commitment for busy professionals.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- A college graduate or current graduate student
- A college junior or senior
- A working professional or educator
- Passionate about education and student success
- Reliable, patient, and a good listener
- No prior mentoring experience is required.
Who You’ll Mentor
Students may include:
- First-generation college students
- Students with financial need
- Transfer or community college students
- Student parents and nontraditional learners
Training & Support Provided
The LaRoche Foundation provides:
- Mentor onboarding and orientation
- Conversation guides and resources
- Ongoing staff support
- Clear expectations and boundaries
- You are never mentoring alone — we support you every step of the way.
Why Mentor With LaRoche?
✔ Flexible commitment
✔ Meaningful one-on-one impact
✔ Support students who need it most
✔ Be part of a growing education-focused foundation
Ready to Get Started?
📩 Email: gturlington@larochefoundation.org
🌐 Learn more: www.larochefoundation.org
The path to graduation is easier when someone walks it with you.