Aspire Mentees

Anyone may refer a child to our program, but school counselors, social service organizations, and parents/guardians are our primary source of referrals. While all youth benefit from support from non-parent adults, we look for particular markers in youth such as:

  • A desire to have a mentor
  • A functional IQ
  • Untapped leadership potential
  • A lack of connection and involvement in activities
  • Having relationship issues with peers
  • Low self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Experiencing family difficulties
  • Struggling with grades, behavior, or attendance
Black Female Mentor and Mentee

Aspire Girls

Aspire Girls was originally established as a pilot project in 1996 called Forever Friends, and has grown to a program serving children and youth living in Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, Hallsville, and White Oak independent school districts.

Aspire matches trained, caring adult women with girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade in a one­-to­-one relationship. Mentors contact their mentees weekly and meet with their mentees for a total of at least four hours a month. Volunteer mentors commit to at least one year of mentoring, but many matches last until the mentee graduates high school!

Aspire Boys

Aspire Boys, formerly known as Co-Pilots, serves children and youth living in Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, Hallsville, and White Oak independent school districts.

Aspire matches trained, caring adult men with boys in kindergarten through twelfth grade in a one­-to­-one relationship. Mentors contact their mentees weekly and meet with their mentees for a total of at least four hours a month. Volunteer mentors commit to at least one year of mentoring, but many matches last until the mentee graduates high school!

White Male Mentor and Mentee with Cookie Jar
  1. To start the process of making a difference in a child’s life:

    • Complete an Application
    • Contact Partners in Prevention at 903-237-1019 or Email with any questions
    • Check the upcoming New Mentor Orientation dates and times to see which one is more convenient for you.  
    • Refer a Student

    Apply to Be a Mentor:

    New Mentor Orientation

    • Wednesday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Refer a Student

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  1. Help Spread the Word

    Download and share the PDF to inspire others to become a mentor.

    Mentoring Brochure