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Here’s some quick information about our one-on-one tutoring program.

All tutoring is on-site at our partner schools in a classroom or library with other student-tutor pairs. You can expect to work with the same student during the entire school year to foster a truly meaningful relationship beyond building their academic skills.

Most schools are set for regular tutors but we are always looking for substitutes. Read on for specifics.

quick facts

After completing our volunteer application someone from Invest in Youth will contact you to discuss your interest and availability.

Tutor training is conducted before before tutoring begins, and both new and returning tutors are required to attend.

Prior to your first day of tutoring you’ll be matched with a student, and on the first day the two of you will participate in informal get-to-know activities. On your second day together you’ll begin working on homework as well as math and reading fundamentals to begin setting up your student for continued success in and outside the classroom.

If you’re substituting for an absent tutor, our program manager or program coordinator will introduce you to your student for the day and provide an overview of suggested things to work on.

tutoring specifics

Volunteer tutors are paired one-on-one with a 3rd, 4th or 5th grade student for a full school year.
Schools are located in the Beacon Hill, West Seattle and Central District neighborhoods of Seattle.
From October through May tutor and student pairs meet once a week after the regular school day with other student-tutor pairs in a group setting. We require that volunteers make a commitment to the whole school year.
Volunteers can expect to help students with their homework, read books together and work on math problems, all while serving in the important role of a mentor.
Teachers and Invest in Youth staff are always on-site to provide tutor support.
No prior education experience is required; just a desire to work with students identified by their teachers as those who will benefit most from this added one-on-one time with an adult mentor.