Volunteer
Join the Movement. Be a Mentor.
At Seeds 4 Success, volunteering is more than giving your time—it’s building a partnership. When you mentor, tutor, or support a young person, you grow alongside them—sharing experiences, learning from one another, and celebrating each step forward together. You don’t need to be an expert, just someone who believes in showing up and being part of a young person’s village. We’ll walk with you every step of the way to make sure you feel supported and connected.
Begin in just 5 easy steps:
- Sign up for a Volunteer Interest Session and complete the New Volunteer Interest Form below.
- Participate in an initial interview with Seeds 4 Success’ Volunteer Program Specialist.
- Complete a comprehensive criminal background check.
- Attend an orientation and trainings for overviews policies, the responsibilities of your role, and specific program components.
- Begin your work as a mentor!
Questions? Contact Milagros Bounds, Volunteer Program Specialist –Milagros.Bounds@seeds4success.org or call (410) 533-3847.
Ready to join us? Complete the Interest Session form below, and we’ll help you find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.
New Volunteer Interest Form
Are you a current volunteer? Visit our portal using the button below.
Mentoring Programs at Seeds 4 Success
Learn Program Mentors (Grades PK-5): Help your mentee develop and reach academic milestones by building foundational literacy, math, and study skills. Mentors commit to one full school year and volunteer two hours weekly to help participants with homework, reading, concept grasping, organizational skills, goal-setting, social-emotional skills, and self-advocacy.
- Tuesday Small Groups, 2:45-5:30PM
- Wednesday One-on-One Mentoring, 4-6PM
- Dream Program Mentors (Grades 6-9): Help your mentee build on foundational academic skills, develop and engage in social-emotional skill-building, discover new and enriching activities, and explore college and career pathways. Mentors commit to one full school year and spend two hours weekly with their mentees to work on continued success on their path to high school.
- Tuesdays, 5-7PM
- Grow Program Mentors (Grades 9-12): Help your mentee meet college and career preparation milestones, explore professions and career pathways, develop and engage in social-emotional skill-building, understand life skills, and discover new and enriching activities. Mentors commit to one full school year and spend approximately two hours weekly with their mentees to ensure success as they progress towards a career.
- Thursdays, 5:30-6:30PM
- Volunteer Floaters: Step in when mentors are absent during after school programming for two hours per week.
- Interpretations and Translators: Do you speak Spanish fluently? Seeds 4 Success is always looking for volunteers to translate documents into Spanish and interpret at our community events.
Thank you to our sponsors and grantors!
