Minds Matter Colorado

As a first-generation student, I know firsthand how life-changing mentorship can be — and that’s exactly what happens at Minds Matter Colorado. As a mentor, you walk alongside driven, talented students as they carve out their path to college and beyond. But you’re not just helping with homework — you’re helping them chart their future. Many MMCO students are also first-generation college applicants, so you become a coach, cheerleader, and advocate on their journey - the impact is tangible. Every acceptance letter, scholarship award, and excited text about another accomplishment is a direct result of your guidance. It’s rare to see such a clear return on your investment of time and heart. Today's mentees are tomorrow’s engineers, lawyers, artists, or activists, so the ripple effect of your work is immense. Wherever their story takes them, you can be confident you played a part in it. And that's both a truly rewarding feeling and valuable gift to give these truly amazing kids.

Minds Matter Colorado (MMCO) is an incredible organization that empowers students to achieve their academic goals. As a former mentor, I witnessed firsthand the transformative impact MMCO can have on young lives. Working with two dedicated students, I was inspired by their growth and determination. Thanks to MMCO's support, they are now pursuing degrees at Colorado State University and building brighter futures. Can not recommend MMCO enough!

Minds Matter is an incredible organization that transforms the lives of the mentees and mentors involved. I had the privilege of serving as a mentor to an outstanding high school student and saw first hand how Minds Matter provides access to opportunity that changed the trajectory of that students life. It’s a high touch and high reward volunteering experience.

Minds Matter Colorado is an amazing organization. I volunteered as a mentor with MMCO for 6 years. During that time, I got to work closely with three amazing students. Two of them just graduated from the University of Denver (a first-generation college student) and Colorado State University. One is currently a sophomore at Metro State University in Denver and she is also a first-generation college student. I saw firsthand how their participation in MMCO helped set them on the path to earning a 4-year degree and enable them to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. If you want to feel like you're making a real difference in a young person's life, MMCO is the place to volunteer!

In 2021, I was looking for a mentor opportunity and found Minds Matter Colorado. The organziation supports high achieving, first-gen students with preparing for and applying to college. The opportunity to get to know these amazingly bring students on their journey is nothing more than life changing! And the other mentors/volunteers have become friends. I truly adore the organization and could not be more confident in recommending it to others. It feeds your soul and warms your heart!

Minds Matter CO is a fantastic organization dedicated to the incredibly important work of supporting amazing young people to achieve their higher education goals. The leadership and staff are wonderful - and all volunteer time is super high impact.

Minds Matter Colorado is one of the most organized non-profits and volunteer experiences I've worked with. As a result of my time mentoring I have a great relationship with several kids who are now going to college DEBT FREE. I enjoyed the clear expectations in my mentoring role, the community that they have built, and the relationships with my fellow volunteers.

I love Minds Matter! It is such a great structure to get to mentor with a co-mentor and have two students, so even if someone is out the sessions are still really productive and meaningful. The admin is also great, they are so responsive and care a lot about the volunteers! I look forward to our weekly meetings at the school and am so glad I found MMCO!

Phenomenal organization where I sometimes feel like I get even more out of the experience than the students! IT is incredibly rewarding to build relationships with such high potential students where a small measure of guidance can make all the difference. Plus having a co-mentor in your quad is fantastic. Want to learn what that means? Ask me or any of the other current MMCO mentors! Do it!!!

Minds Matter is an incredible organization to volunteer your time. I have been volunteering as a mentor, where you work 1x1 with an amazing, smart high school student striving to be a first-generation college student. The kids are all high-achieving and so deserving of your help...the mentors provide a support system, advice giver and partner in their journey to college and seeing the progress week over week, month over month as they work through applications, scholarships, summer visits, etc. is just incredibly rewarding. Mentors are given great support from staff and other volunteers to help their students through a solid curriculum and the students are so appreciative of the time spent. Just a 10/10 experience and would highly recommend.

I have volunteered for Minds Matter of Denver for the past 3 years. Minds Matter is an outstanding organization that serves students in high school who excel at academic achievements despite challenging situations. As a mentor, I have had the opportunity to directly guide and assist students in high school whose goals are to attend college. I have been rewarded with watching our students achieve academic success. Minds Matter is a very rewarding experience and I highly recommend volunteering your time with them for anyone who enjoys helping students.