Volunteer Opportunity
Upward Bound Math & Science Tutor
Program Area:
Upward Bound
Location:
Schedule:
In-person at David Douglas High School 1001 SE 135th Ave. Portland, OR 97233
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2:30pm-4:15pm
Program Description:
Upward Bound is a college access program that serves first generation & low-income students with academic need who intend to enroll in post-secondary education directly out of
high school. Students who are enrolled to commit for 4 years of high school receive services that include
tutoring, academic advising, workshops, 6-week summer program, field trips, and support with the
college/scholarship application process.
Position Summary:
Volunteers will be tutoring high school level and lower college level Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra
2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Calculus) or Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and
ideally comfortable assisting in other high school subject areas as well.
Prefer volunteers who have experience in tutoring and/or working with youth
Prefer experience and completion of some college coursework in the above subjects
Prefer Experience in STEM coursework
Requirements:
Must be 18 or older
Must pass background check
Time Commitment:
2024-2025 Academic Year: October-June. Yearlong commitment preferred; 3-month
minimum. Volunteers are expected to tutor at least once a week.
Applying as a Corporate Group?
If you'd like to enroll your team for a group volunteer position, please email us at volunteer@irco.org.