Mentor Initial Training and Orientation (ITO)
Mentor training is required for all current and potential mentors on an annual basis - even if you are a current volunteer volunteering in facilities.
Dates and locations of additional mentor training around the state will be added when needed so please check back.
Remember, even if you have already completed the IDOC Volunteer training, you will still be required to take the mentor training. You can email the specific Mentor Site Coordinator (MSC) in your respective area for specific information and questions or mentoring@idoc.idaho.gov . Mentor Site Coordinator contact information may located here.
2026 Mentor Initial Training and Orientation (ITO) Schedule
Please click on the address location for map and directions and "Enroll here" to register for a training session.
| DISTRICT / AREAS | DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
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| District 1 Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls / Sandpoint |
Friday, January 16 |
TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Thursday, June 18 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| Friday, September 18 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| District 2 Lewiston / Orofino / Moscow |
Saturday, January 17 |
TBD |
5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Thursday, July 9 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| District 3 Caldwell / Nampa / Payette / Emmett |
Thursday, April 9 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Wednesday, September 23 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| District 4 Boise / Meridian / Mt. Home |
Wednesday, April 15 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Thursday, August 6 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| Wednesday, December 16 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| District 5 Twin Falls / Burley / Gooding |
Tuesday, May 19 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Tuesday, November 17 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| District 6 Pocatello / American Falls / Blackfoot |
Wednesday, May 13 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Thursday, November 19 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
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| District 7 Idaho Falls / Rexburg / Rigby |
Friday, February 6 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
| Wednesday, October 21 | TBD | 5 pm - 9 pm Enroll here |
