Volunteer with Horizons

Volunteers are essential to the work that we do at Horizons at SFFS. Each summer, a dedicated cohort of high schoolers, many of whom are San Francisco Friends School alumni, enter our classrooms to provide Horizons' teachers with invaluable support. We are also thankful to host teachers and community members who volunteer their time to teach enrichment activities, lead read-alouds, and more!

Summer High School Volunteers

Horizons at SFFS will begin accepting applications to volunteer in Summer 2024 in early spring, 2024. High school volunteers are recruited yearly for our summer program and have the opportunity to serve as classroom assistants, work 1-on-1 with students, and learn from experienced educators.

Stay tuned for more information and the chance to apply!

Summer volunteer opportunities

Interested in getting involved with our 2024 summer program? Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch with opportunities!

Year-Round volunteer opportunities

For all ages 16+:

Horizons seeks volunteers (ages 16+) to help us make a difference in the academic trajectory of public school students in San Francisco. We strive to provide joyful academic and enrichment experiences year-round that build on the strength and talents of our students. While our main program is our six-week summer learning program, once Fall arrives we support our students in a variety of ways including virtual and small-group tutoring.

As a tutoring volunteer you will sign up to meet with a student in 30 minute sessions per week to help them review homework, practice key concepts and skills, and prepare for upcoming tests and assessments. Tutors and Students meet virtually on Zoom at a predetermined time; each tutor will be assigned 1 to 2 students, depending on their availability. You can learn more about the opportunity here.

For Career Professionals:

Horizons at SFFS also welcomes adult volunteers with expertise in Salesforce, graphic design, grant writing, or event planning. We welcome Professional Development opportunities and workshops for our teachers and year-round staff. Please reach out to Amy Anderson if you are interested in using your talents or professional experience to support our organization!