Thank You For Your Interest in Tutoring
All tutoring is on-site at our partner schools, and our formula of one hour, one child, one day a week continues. 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.
Scroll down to read some quick facts about tutoring, links to our partner schools, FAQs, as well the link to the online application.
How it works:
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, Delridge (West Seattle) Rainier Beach, Roxhill (West Seattle), and Squire Park (Central District) neighborhoods of Seattle.
From October through May tutors and students pairs meet once a week after the regular school day with other student-tutor pairs in a group setting. We ask volunteers to 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.
what tutors say about their experience
While not every tutor will have life-changing experiences as told in these stories, our volunteers often report that tutoring is a highlight of their week. Click the link to read what tutors have to share.
Schedule/Locations
Our program takes place after school, and each school has a specific day and time associated with the program.
faqs
Learn more about the details of our program by reviewing some of the most frequently asked questions.
Become a tutor
Complete the online application and chat with IIY staff to discuss the best fit for you.
This page last updated December 20, 2023.