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

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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

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
1448 G. Street, Lewiston
MAP

5 pm - 9 pm
       
District 3
Caldwell / Nampa / Payette / Emmett
     
       
District 4
Boise / Meridian / Mt. Home
Friday, February 27

IDOC Training and Development Center
1090 E. Watertower St., Meridian
MAP

6 pm - 9 pm
       
District 5
Twin Falls / Burley / Gooding
     
       
District 6
Pocatello / American Falls / Blackfoot
     
       
District 7
Idaho Falls / Rexburg / Rigby
Friday, February 6 Center for Hope
530 E. Anderson St., Idaho Falls
MAP
6 pm - 9 pm