TeamMates Mentoring Program — Free School-Based Mentoring (Omaha & Council Bluffs)

About This Opportunity

TeamMates Mentoring Program is Nebraska's premier school-based mentoring organization, founded by Tom and Nancy Osborne (former Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach and Athletic Director). TeamMates pairs students in grades 3–12 with a caring adult volunteer mentor who meets with them one hour per week at school during the academic year. Mentors help students identify their strengths, set goals, and develop a sense of hope, purpose, and vision for their future. The program is completely free, school-based (meetings happen on school grounds during the school day or before/after school), and requires no transportation from students or families. TeamMates operates in Omaha Public Schools, Millard Public Schools, and Council Bluffs Community Schools — among many other Nebraska and Iowa districts. The Council Bluffs Community Schools has a dedicated TeamMates District Coordinator, confirming active CB participation. Students who want a mentor can apply through their school's TeamMates chapter — contact your school counselor or principal to find out if your school participates. If your school does not currently have a TeamMates chapter, contact teammates.org to start one. This is one of the most impactful free mentoring resources in the metro.

Who Can Apply

FREE. Students in grades 3–12 enrolled at a school with an active TeamMates chapter. Open to any student — no income or first-generation requirement. Parental or guardian permission required. Contact your school counselor or principal to ask if your school has a TeamMates chapter. If yes, request to be paired with a mentor. Find local chapters at teammates.org/chapters.