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.
| DISTRICT / AREAS | DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
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| District 1 Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls / Sandpoint |
Friday, January 16 |
Christ the King Church 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., CDA MAP |
6 pm - 9 pm |
| Wednesday, February 18 | Christ the King Church 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., CDA MAP |
6 pm - 9 pm | |
| District 2 Lewiston / Orofino / Moscow |
Saturday, January 17 |
First Step 4 Life |
5 pm - 9 pm |
| District 3 Caldwell / Nampa / Payette / Emmett |
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| District 4 Boise / Meridian / Mt. Home |
Friday, February 27 |
IDOC Training and Development Center |
6 pm - 9 pm |
| District 5 Twin Falls / Burley / Gooding |
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| District 6 Pocatello / American Falls / Blackfoot |
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| District 7 Idaho Falls / Rexburg / Rigby |
Friday, February 6 | Center for Hope 530 E. Anderson St., Idaho Falls MAP |
6 pm - 9 pm |
