VMI Mentors

The Volunteer Mentorship Initiative (VMI) is an initiative of the Tennessee Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI) in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC). VMI is a statewide effort to ensure that every eligible returning citizen released from a Tennessee state prison has access to a consistent, caring volunteer mentor. This app is your home base as a VMI mentor. Once you're approved, it's where you complete your initial training, return for refreshers, and pull up the resources you need — whether you're preparing for a first meeting or working through a tough season with your mentee. In the app you can: • Complete your initial mentor training at your own pace • Access a growing library of guides, tools, and best practices • Connect with fellow mentors serving across Tennessee's correctional facilities • Stay up to date on VMI news,…