About Us

MentorGNV at the University of Florida is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting K-12 students in Alachua County through mentoring. MentorGNV connects students in Alachua County with dedicated mentors who are committed to forming positive connections and lasting relationships based on unconditional kindness, companionship, and support. Mentorship can mean many things, whether it's helping a student with their multiplication tables or discussing their future plans. Our primary goal as mentors is to "BE THERE" for our mentees.

Outside of the classroom, we continue to foster our connection with Alachua County Public Schools through science outreach initiatives. These initiatives allow students to interact with science in a fun and engaging way, while helping mentor-mentee relationships flourish. MentorGNV also aims to use our voice to advocate for the education system, utilizing our perspectives as mentors to ensure that our students receive the most from their education.

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Mentoring Programs

Elementary Mentoring

One-on-One Mentoring: Mentors provide companionship to their mentee during the school day. From reading together to playing games at recess, mentors develop a unique relationship with their mentees. Mentors in this division are placed in a classroom to serve as a Teacher Assistant or buddy for a specific student.

Group Mentoring: Mentors provide support to multiple students in after-school care through the ACPS Extended Day Enrichment Program. Mentors assist and engage their mentees in a variety of ways. This may include homework help, conversation, crafting, outdoor activities, and more.

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Middle School Mentoring

Mentors work one-on-one with their mentees on a weekly basis, offering unconditional support during the challenging transition stage of middle school. They ensure that students have a constant presence to navigate this time with. Mentors can be tailored toward certain academic subjects, such as math, reading, or science, to focus on students' specific needs. Mentors in this division can also function as Teacher Assistants to provide support to students in the classroom.

High School Mentoring

Mentors volunteer weekly in a study-hall setting to advise and assist their mentees with a variety of different tasks, including homework, college and job applications, career planning, and standardized test preparation. Mentors in this division also provide in-classroom support to mentees, functioning as tutors and Teacher Assistants. Mentors serve as a friend to help their mentees through the challenges of high school. This is a great opportunity for mentors to connect with an older age group!

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Science Outreach

Mentors facilitate after-school events with various science activities at elementary schools across Alachua County. Mentors rotate to a different school every other week to lead the students in a variety of fun experiments while teaching the science behind each one. This allows mentors to empower students through science!