It’s an amazing feeling to be around these children and see the difference you’re bringing about over time.

Clara Fu
Volunteer Tutor

Becoming a volunteer can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. We are currently seeking online volunteer tutors who

are 18 and older,
live in California,
have stable high-speed internet access,
have a computer with a webcam, and
are comfortable tutoring in a digital environment,

AND who possess one or more of the below skills:

experience tutoring or mentoring children/youth;
experience teaching life skills or social and emotional learning skills;
a background in math or science;
a background in literacy;
a background in psychology, child development, education, or social work; or
English and Spanish fluency.

If this is you, please continue reading to find out more!

If you don’t meet these criteria, please check out our other volunteer opportunities here. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay updated if our requirements change to include non-Californian residents.

Apply To Become an Online Tutor Today

The Application Process

Step 1:

Online Orientation

After you complete the application we will send you a link to our 45-minute orientation, to watch at your convenience.

Step 2:

Introductory Training

Next, we will invite you to register for a live online introductory training session.

Step 3:

Background Check

All volunteers must also complete a Live Scan fingerprint background check. Please note: this can be completed prior to training, as well.

Student Matching

After you are approved to tutor, your School on Wheels coordinator will train you in our virtual classroom. By that time, they will be in the process of reviewing your volunteer preferences and identifying the ideal student to make the perfect student/tutor match!

Expectations

As a volunteer tutor, you will be joining a team of dedicated and committed volunteers. We ask that you are able to:

Tutor consistently for a minimum of one hour per week typically between the hours of 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Complete our advanced training after three months of tutoring.
Demonstrate patience, persistence, and an innate love of learning.
Commit to a full year of volunteering.

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