Become an I Got Drive Mentor
I Got Drive helps Baltimore residents go from no ID to a driver's license, a car and a career. We're recruiting volunteer mentors for three roles: Vital Records Navigators, Career Navigators and Social/Emotional Coaches. It takes about 5 minutes. Questions? Email admin@igotdrive.com.
Your Contact Info
Email address
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Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Mobile phone number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
What is your preferred form of communication?
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Please Select
Text me
Call me
Email me
Other
Preferred pronouns
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He/Him
She/Her
They/Them
Prefer not to say
Other
ZIP code
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How did you hear about I Got Drive?
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Please Select
Newsletter
Social media
Friend or family
Community partner
Event
Other
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other
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Mentor Role
Pick the role(s) that fit you. You can choose more than one.
Which mentor role(s) interest you? (select all that apply)
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Vital Records Navigator — help drivers get their birth certificate, Social Security card and state ID
Career Navigator — help with job goals, resumes, applications and connections to employers
Social/Emotional Coach — encouragement, accountability and confidence-building through the program
Storyteller / Fundraising Coach — help a student tell their story and launch their Drive-to-Own fundraising page (two 30-minute sessions)
Are you also interested in driving roles in the future? (optional)
Behind-the-wheel practice mentor
Becoming a certified driving instructor
Not at this time
We're not recruiting for driving roles yet. If you're interested, we'll follow up later for license and insurance details.
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Availability & Preferences
Monthly time commitment
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1–2 hrs
3–5 hrs
6+ hrs
Which days are you usually available? (select all that apply)
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
What times of day work best?
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Mornings (before noon)
Afternoons (12–5 PM)
Evenings (after 5 PM)
How would you like to meet with drivers?
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In person
Virtual (Zoom)
Phone/text
Preferred mentoring zone
Inner city
County/Suburbs
Virtual
If you'd like, enter a preferred zip code (optional)
Languages you can mentor/ volunteer in
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English
Spanish
Other (please specify)
Who would you most like to support? (select all that apply)
Youth (16–24)
Adults (25+)
Returning citizens / justice-impacted
Parents and caregivers
No preference
Any skills, lived experience or connections you'd bring? (e.g., worked at the MVA, HR/recruiting, counseling, reentry services)
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Optional Bio Card (but encouraged)
This section is optional, but helps students pick mentors who feel like them. You can add or update your Bio Card later.
Job / Title (What do you do 9–5?)
Community connections (select all that apply)
Former Returning citizen
Veteran
Educator/ Teacher
Parent/Guardian
Business owner
Former Foster Youth
Other (please specify)
Short bio (Why I mentor in one sentence, max 280 characters)
How I mentor (optional, one line — e.g., “I focus on calm, step-by-step practice in parking lots; I’m happy to coach in Spanish.”)
Fun icebreaker (Favorite driving song / first car?)
Profile photo (headshot, 5MB max, jpg/png)
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Mentor Community Gallery (optional)
I agree to be listed on the I Got Drive Mentor Community Gallery.
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Agreement
Mentors who work one-on-one with drivers complete a background check. Are you willing to complete one?
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Yes
I have questions
Mentor Pact
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I agree to the I Got Drive Mentor Pact: respect drivers' privacy, show up when I commit, report safety concerns, and complete a quick intro call.
Signature / typed name
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Next Step: Quick Intro Call
Instead of a group orientation, we'll set up a quick 15–20 minute one-on-one conversation to get to know you and talk through the role. We'll email you a link to schedule it after you submit. Questions? Email admin@igotdrive.com.
Are you open to a 15–20 minute intro call in the next two weeks?
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Yes
Maybe
No
SECTION C - Driving credentials & vehicle
Mentors who aren’t driving may leave this section blank.
Do you have a valid Maryland driver’s license?
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Yes
No
Licenses held (select all that apply)
Class C
CDL
MVA Certified Instructor
Other (please specify)
Do you have a vehicle available for student practice or test?
Yes, students can drive my vehicle
No, I will need a vehicle
Maybe, I have questions
If yes, vehicle make (optional)
Proof of insurance (optional, 10MB max, jpg/pdf/png)
Upload a File
Drag and drop files here
Choose a file
Upload proof of insurance if you will let students use your car.
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In last 3 years, any major driving violations?
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Yes
No
If yes, please briefly describe:
Which session are you RSVPing for?
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Monday, Mar 16 @ 8:00 PM
Wednesday, Mar 18 @ 8:00 PM
Saturday, Mar 21 @ 9:00 AM
I cannot attend live - Please send me the recording.
If yes, vehicle model (optional)
If yes, vehicle year (optional)
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