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We are still accepting tutors for our Spring programming! Complete an application here.
Tutoring is currently taking place in a hybrid fashion, with both in-person and virtual opportunities available. Please apply now to make sure we have your application processed in time for scheduling in the Spring.
Program Dates and Times
School Year Program takes place from the end of September and runs until the first week of June. Volunteers contribute to the fulfillment of the Youth Tutoring Program’s mission by providing academic support, mentorship, and encouragement to youth at our tutoring centers. School year times typically take place between 4:20PM-7:40PM Monday to Thursday each week. We ask that volunteers commit to at least one school-year semester. You are welcome to volunteer 1-3 hours as your schedule allows!
Please note that will be prioritizing applications of volunteers who are able to provide in person support for our programs in order to serve the needs of our students for Spring.
Description
Summer Program: Volunteers will facilitate interactive reading, science, games, social emotional learning activities with small groups of 2-4 students.
School Year Program: Help individual students or small groups of students with reading and skill building in language arts and math. Involve students in stimulating learning activities. Make learning exciting, relevant and creative. Provide mentorship and support to students and help them improve their social emotional skills. Actively support the Community Agreements of the tutoring center to promote an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
Volunteer Testimonials
How it feels to be a tutor at YTP: "like I'm helping, maybe if only a little bit, to the students becoming better learners and advocates for themselves" - a current tutor at YTP
We asked our volunteers what they enjoy most about tutoring with YTP:
"The students are amazing and I learn something new from them every session"
"Getting to know the kids... which is a huge difference from other youth outreach experiences. They teach me... how to be better at teaching and are just fun to hang out with"
"I think my favorite memories will always be watching my student experience "Aha!" moments. Realizing that I am helping this student learn something they previously had trouble with is very satisfying. I also appreciate the strong relationship that we have formed over the year and value it."
How This Helps Our Community
Our Summer Program aims to extend and enrich the learning of our students during the summer break. We rely on dedicated volunteers like you! Our volunteering program offers support to students from low-income housing communities, entirely free of charge. The program depends on volunteer tutors!
We welcome everyone who wants to help and particularly encourage members of the Black community and people of color to volunteer with us. We serve a diverse group of students, 99% of whom are children of color. The majority of our students come from immigrant and refugee families.
Skills Desired:*
Mentoring
Tutoring
Group Facilitation
*No Experience Required, but we welcome volunteers with background and experience to apply!
Our Locations:
Jackson Park - Lake City
Yesler Terrace - First Hill
High Point - West Seattle
New Holly - SE Seattle
Rainier Vista - Columbia City Beacon Hill
Lake Washington - Rainier Beach
Contact our volunteer email for more information!
- Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
- Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.