Prisons

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. 

2026 Mentor ITO
(Dates and locations are subject to change)
DISTRICT / AREAS DATE LOCATION TIME
District 1
Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls / Sandpoint  

Friday, January 16

TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Thursday, June 18 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Friday, September 18 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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District 2
Lewiston / Orofino / Moscow

Saturday, January 17

TBD

5 pm - 9 pm
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  Thursday, July 9 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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District 3
Caldwell / Nampa / Payette / Emmett
Thursday, April 9 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Wednesday, September 23 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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District 4
Boise / Meridian / Mt. Home
Wednesday, April 15 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Thursday, August 6 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Wednesday, December 16 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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District 5
Twin Falls / Burley / Gooding
Tuesday, May 19 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Tuesday, November 17 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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District 6
Pocatello / American Falls / Blackfoot
Wednesday, May 13 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Thursday, November 19 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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District 7
Idaho Falls / Rexburg / Rigby
Friday, February 6 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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  Wednesday, October 21 TBD 5 pm - 9 pm
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