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We’re Enrolling Tutors to Start This Month so Read On!

Thanks for stopping by to learn a bit more about our one-on-one tutoring program.

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.

Let us know through the volunteer link if you’re interested in tutoring for the upcoming 2025 - 2026 year. We have most schools set for tutors but are always looking for substitutes.

quick facts:

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

Tutor training will be conducted the week of October 5 at each school on that school’s day for tutoring. Both new and returning tutors are required to attend.

Prior to the 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.

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 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.