Time Commitment: 1 - 1.5 hours/week

SMART tutoring sessions will be held in-person. There will be options for virtual tutoring, as well.

Tutors help our Scholars achieve their academic goals through strong role-model relationships and targeted homework support.

• Tutors commit to one evening per week (Monday - Thursday)

• Middle School tutors: 1 hour (time TBD)

• High School tutors: 1.5 hours (time TBD)

Middle school tutors are matched one-to one with a student for the course of an academic year. They structure homework time and help students toward their academic goals by understanding subject content and helping improve study habits.

High school tutors are also matched one-to-one with a student for the course of an academic year. High school tutors ideally have prior experience tutoring and a degree or professional experience in the content area they are supporting, and may also assist students with study habits.

Tutor recruitment is on hold until July 2023.

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month for a year

Mentors act as role models and confidantes, supporting students in achieving personal goals through time spent together exploring new hobbies and sharing new experiences in the San Francisco community.

Mentors commit to serve as an adult role model and friend to one of our Scholars for a calendar year, supporting them towards a personal goal through exploration of activities in the San Francisco community. Mentors communicate with their student often and spend time with them at least once a month. Activities may include visiting museums, playing sports, going to the beach or park, or exploring a new hobby.

Mentors must be at least 21 years old and complete a screening process, including an application, an interview with a staff member, a background check, and an online training course. Mentors agree to funding the activities they do with their mentee and communicating with the students' family to arrange outings and transportation.

Mentors who are the first in their family to go to college are particularly valuable to our students in helping navigate the challenges of being first generation students. As communication with families is an important component of mentorship, mentors who bring Spanish and Chinese language backgrounds are also especially encouraged to sign up.

We have a few one-off workshops lined up this fall. All workshops are to lend support to 5th, 8th, and 12th grade Scholars as they navigate the admissions process to private middle and high schools, as well as college. If you are available to support, kindly sign up by clicking the corresponding links.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024: College Networking Workshop

Location: SMART Office 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Come share your college experience with our high school graduating class! Think speed dating but college experience edition. Each round will be dedicated to a different college related theme. If you are interested, please sign up, click here.

There are many ways for corporate groups to get involved in SMART's work.

Share

Share your expertise through pro-bono support. Opportunities include:

• Photography and videography

• Information technology

• Graphic design

• Translation

Give

Donate resources or funds to support our programs. Opportunities include:

• School supply drives

• Technology donations

• Field trip funding

• Care package sponsorship for college students

Volunteer

Share your time and see your impact in action. Opportunities include: