Make a difference and become a mentor in three easy steps!

The UPLIFT Mentor Program is now welcoming community members and FBISD staff who are interested in mentoring students during the 2025-2026 school year!
Mentoring is expected to begin in early September 2025. 

1. Complete the Mentor Interest Form 
2. Complete the required volunteer criminal history application (Complete after July 1st for the 2025-2026 school year)
3. Attend Mentor training (An invitation will be emailed to you after your Mentor Interest Form is received)
   
   

Research shows that students with a mentor are 52% less likely to skip a day of school, 78% more likely to volunteer in their community, and 130% more likely to hold leadership positions in school activities (mentoring.org).  

Fort Bend ISD uses three different mentor models:

Community to Student: Trained community members are matched with a student at all grade-levels to provide various support(s) to their mentees based on campus recommendations.

District to Student: District employees mentor students to provide social emotional and/or literacy support in partnership with the campus team.

Peer-to-Peer: This model entails either high school upperclassmen mentor freshmen students or middle school 8^th graders who mentor 6^th grade students. The focus of peer mentoring is social-emotional health, decision-making skills, and a successful transition from each grade level.