Become a Mentor in the Green Schools Quest!
USGBC-MGC seeks volunteers to serve as Green Mentors to help K-12 schools implement no/low-cost sustainability projects over the course of six months through the Green Schools Quest: A Project-Based Challenge.
Mentor Process & Responsibilities


  • Participate in a Green Mentor orientation

  • Pair up with a PreK-12 school

  • Commit roughly 4 hours/month from Oct 2022 to March 2023

  • Provide guidance, resources, and encouragement as needed to assist students and their team sponsor as they plan and implement their chosen sustainability project(s)

  • Submit two quick, online progress surveys

  • Become a USGBC-Missouri Gateway or Missouri Environmental Education Association (MEEA) Member, if you are not already
Considering becoming a mentor, and interested in learning a bit more?

Join us for a brief overview of the program and resources - plus hear directly from past participants about their experiences.
Past Participants Share Their Experiences
In this video, you'll hear directly from Green Mentors regarding their mentor experiences and why they feel the mentorship role is such an important piece of the Green Schools Quest.

In this video, a handful of School Leads share why they feel GSQ participation is valuable for their schools and students. Many highlight the connection with a Green Mentor as a key benefit of the program.
Mentor Zach Greene shares about his first year as a mentor:
"Being a part of the GSQ Program has been one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever been a part of. I wasn't sure what to expect when first signing up for GSQ, as my experience within the field of Sustainability was limited to more of a wonder/desire to learn more. This program allows people of all walks of life to come in and help in any way possible, and that was evidenced with my relationship with Bryan Hill Elementary and their School Lead, Britt. Some of the things that I have been able to help Britt with have been so heart warming, and every time I assist, whether at school or on a conference call, it is always the highlight of my day. I can't say enough how fortunate I am to be in this program, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to give back in the STL area."
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