Guide the next generation.
The mission of Maryland Mentor Corps, in partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) and local community youth organizations, is to provide high-quality academic and personal enrichment programs for children and families designed to promote persistence and passion for learning. University of Maryland students involved in Maryland Mentor Corps develop essential career skills and agency to advance positive social change through direct service in our community and critical reflection of equity and access in the U.S. public school system.
Get Involved with MMC
We envision a future where all students have access to high-quality education enrichment experiences and resources to meet their individual needs. We envision graduates of the University of Maryland who can identify inequities in their communities and who are motivated and prepared to work with others to promote systemic social change. If you want to join us in that, check out some great ways to get involved below!
Volunteer as a Mentor
We welcome all volunteers, as long as you are able to commit to the minimum program requirements: attending training sessions, maintaining a weekly mentoring schedule for a full semester, and being dedicated to helping your mentees.
Mentor applications will be open until September 4, 2026.
Qualifications
All Mentors must:
- Be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park
- Be committed to making a difference in the lives of young children
- Be reliable and responsible
- Be able to commit to working for the entire semester, including trainings. (Dates can be found on the application)
Prior tutoring experience is NOT necessary and ALL majors are welcome to apply!
Become a Team Leader
The Maryland Mentor Corps Team Leader role offers an enriching and distinctive leadership experience for undergraduate students within the university community. Team Leaders will cultivate diverse skills applicable to academic, professional, and personal spheres, fostering growth and development throughout their tenure. This position provides continuous guidance, training, and evaluation, emphasizing the dual objectives of individual and collective learning through both knowledge acquisition and hands-on experience.
As Team Leaders, students are the driving force behind implementing our initiatives. Team Leaders oversee the logistical aspects of volunteering activities, maintain open lines of communication with our site supervisors, and spearhead the planning and facilitation of bi-weekly equity discussions, which serve as platforms for reflective discourse, education, and community cohesion. Upon acceptance of the position, commitment to at least one semester of leadership is expected.
Team leader applications for Fall 2026 are currently closed; Spring 2027 will open Friday, November 6th 2026
Qualifications
All team leaders must:
- Be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park.
- Have prior experience as an MMC mentor or relevant mentoring experience
- Be reliable and responsible.
- Be able to commit to working 4-6 hours per week on a set weekly schedule
- Be able to attend a weekly team leader meeting
- Be able to attend LCSL Student Leader Retreat (Saturday, January 30, 2027, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Become an Intern
The LCSL-Maryland Mentor Corps (MMC) Intern Program is designed to be a “higher order” undergraduate student experience. Interns enter the internship at a developmental level, ready to take on complex assignments/roles that require a deeper understanding of program design, curriculum development, peer education, learning outcomes, and the program and office vision.
The internship is a structured experience guided by ongoing mentorship, supervision, and feedback focused on the student’s learning through knowledge acquisition and experience. Maryland Mentor Corps Interns are paid positions that are vital to the success of the Maryland Mentor Corps Program. Serving as an MMC Intern is a year-long commitment that requires significant time and energy. MMC Interns will be expected to work an average of 8-10 hours per week.
Team leader applications for the 2026-2027 school year are currently closed; 2027-2028 will open Monday, March 29, 2027
Qualifications
All interns must:
- Be enrolled at the University of Maryland, College Park
- Must be an undergraduate student
- Have prior experience as an MMC mentor or team leader
- Be reliable and responsible.
- Be able to commit to working 8-10 hours per week on a set weekly schedule
- Be able to attend a weekly staff meeting and team leader meetings
- Be able to begin as an intern one week prior to the start of the semester and attend the Student Leader Retreat.
Volunteer for Celebration Day
Celebrate the impact of its literacy and math tutoring programs with Maryland Reading Day and Maryland Math Celebration Day, rooted in the University of Maryland’s commitment to supporting youth education, and they have long served as highlights of the academic year.
Connect With Us
- Location: 1110 Stamp Student Union
- Phone: 301-405-9044
- Email: mdmentorcorps@umd.edu
- Follow us on Instagram
Sponsor
Maryland Mentor Corps (MMC) at the University of Maryland, College Park is sponsored by the M&T Bank. With their generous support, MMC is able to provide high quality mentoring and educational services to the schools, students, and families of Prince George's County.
