How to Apply
All applications are handled through our MentorCore software partner to ensure a secure and seamless application and mentorship process. If you have any questions about the application process, check out What to Expect for more information.
To get started, select a school of your choice. Note: If needed, the Affinity Mentoring staff can change the location after your application is submitted. We have mentoring sites at both Grand Rapids Public Schools and Godfrey-Lee Public Schools.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GRPS) SITES
Burton School (Includes Elementary and Middle)
2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Burton might be the right site for you if…
- You are available to mentor between 8:30a-4:30p, Monday through Friday.
- You are an employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield or Bold Socks, Mars Hill Bible Church attendee or know someone that is already mentoring at Burton.
Southwest Elementary schools – Academia Bilingüe [SWCC]
801 Oakland Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
SWCC might be the right site for you if…
- You are available to mentor over the lunch hour [between 11a-1p], Monday-Friday.
- You are bilingual in Spanish/English.
- You are a Gordon Food Service employee or know someone that is already mentoring at SWCC.
GODFREY-LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (GLPS) MENTORING SITES
Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center [ECC]
961 Joosten St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Godfrey-Lee ECC might be the right site for you if…
- You are available to mentor between 10:30am-1pm, Monday through Friday.
- You are a Kent District Library employee, are already connected to this school or know someone who is.
- You enjoy working with younger children, are bilingual in Spanish/English, and/or enjoy helping a child read.
Godfrey Elementary
1920 Godfrey Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Godfrey Elementary might be the right site for you if…
- You are available to mentor between 10:30am-1pm, Monday through Friday.
- You are a Kent District Library employee, are already connected to this school or know someone who is.
- You enjoy working with younger children, are bilingual in Spanish/English, and/or enjoy helping a child read.
GODFREY ELEMENTARY APPLICATION
Lee Middle School
1335 Lee St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
*We are not recruiting mentors for Lee Middle for the 2024-2025 school year.*