Our mission

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Invest in Youth exists to enhance the academic abilities, self-confidence and life prospects of struggling learners in the Seattle Public Schools. Invest in Youth fulfills its mission by pairing adult volunteer tutors with academically challenged 3-5th grade students for one day per week after school. This hour of one-on-one time between adult and child focuses [...]

Become a tutor

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Invest in Youth is always on the lookout for new volunteers! Regster today to start making an impact in your community! How to register Review our list of partner schools to find a day, time, and location that work for you Complete the online application (hosted by Google docs, which may be blocked by certain [...]

Make a donation

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Since 1997, Invest in Youth has paired over 800 volunteer tutors with elementary students throughout the Seattle Public School system. During the 2010-2011 school year, the estimated value of our tutors’ in-kind volunteer hours surpassed $100,000. Contributions of any size will help Invest in Youth enhance the academic abilities, self-confidence and life prospects of struggling [...]