WILDCAT MENTORS

Give a little time, get a lot in return.

It only takes two hours a month to make a huge difference in the life of a child. Mentoring helps kids stay off drugs, out of gangs, and in school. Mentors help kids think BIG so they can fulfill their dreams. The best part is, you’ll not only see what it does for them, you’ll feel what it does for YOU.

Wildcat Mentor Application

Interested in becoming a Mentor? Please click on the button below.

The deadline to apply to be a Mentor for the 2026-2027 school year is October 30th. Applications submitted after October 30th will be considered for the 2027-2028 school year.

Interested in becoming a Mentor, but need more information?

Reach out to:

Yara Thomas

[email protected]

254-215-6957

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Mentors and students smile at end of year bash

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Wildcat Mentors in the News!!

Temple ISD Wildcat Mentor program kicks off year with games, lunch | News | tdtnews.com

Temple ISD Wildcat Mentor Program Kicks Off for 17th Year | KWKT - FOX 44

Mentors in Temple school district guide students through formative years | News | tdtnews.com

Temple ISD seeks more male mentors as Wildcat Mentors program begins 17th year

Wildcat Mentor End of Year Bash celebrates school year of growth, partnership | News | tdtnews.com

Temple ISD Wildcat Mentor program wraps up with end-of-year bash | News | tdtnews.com

Temple Wildcat Mentor program connects students, volunteers | News | tdtnews.com

Inflatable fun: Wildcat Mentors celebrate with end-of-year bash | News | tdtnews.com

Wild about mentoring; TISD program starts with added grades | News | tdtnews.com

Wildcat Mentors celebrate year at youth center | News | tdtnews.com

Wild about mentoring: TISD program kicks off with bash | News | tdtnews.com

Temple ISD kicks off return of annual Wildcat Mentor program (kxxv.com)

Investing in the future: Volunteers sought for Wildcat Mentor program

Aiming for success: Wildcat Mentor program kicks off

Wildcat mentor program celebrates success

Wildcat Mentor program makes a splash to celebrate end of school

School districts mentor program grows

Ralph Wilson mentoring bash celebrates new semester

Wildcat Mentors meet mentees

Temple ISD seeks Mentors

Wildcat Mentors, mentees hold party

Mentors meet mentees at kickoff party

Volunteers aid fifth-graders' transition in Temple ISD