Interested in Tutoring? Read on!

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.

Tutoring for the 2024-2025 school year is about to end but let us know through the contact link if you’re interested in tutoring for the upcoming 2025 - 2026 year. Keep reading for 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, 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.

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 March 14, 2025.