Volunteering with Academics

2024-2025 Volunteer Roles:

Horton’s Kids’ Academics team looks for consistent volunteers who can commit to coming to our programs in Southeast DC each week to support our high-intensity tutoring efforts. We ask that volunteers make a year-long commitment, with flexibility for people those in college.

Tutor

You will assist the Youth Programs Team with executing high quality programs that serve kids in the after-school space. HK Volunteers will tutor participants, assist teachers as they deliver instruction, and provide general program support. You will also act as a consistent adult role model in the students’ lives who they can look up to and lean on for guidance.   

If you are passionate about empowering youth and can commit to volunteering once a week, this is a great opportunity for you!

Homework and Enrichment Support

You will assist students with completing their homework assignments, or with art, STEM, and engineering projects. You will work with small groups of students in elementary, middle, or high school.

All Grades: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (various times 4:30-6:00pm)

Participation Requirements:
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Reside in the Washington D.C. metro area to attend programs in-person
  • Be interested in working with young people
  • Be dependable and consistent in coming to weekly programs
  • Attend volunteer trainings
  • Be willing to communicate clearly with staff and take constructive feedback

All volunteer opportunities are in-person. Wearing masks inside Horton’s Kids program sites are optional.

Program Site Information:
  • Wellington Park Community Resource Center: 2500 Pomeroy Road SE, Washington DC 20020
  • Horton’s Hub: 2233 Hunter Place SE, Washington DC 20020  

Volunteers should be comfortable getting themselves to program sites independently. Horton’s Kids offers a free shuttle to pick up volunteers from program sites and drop them off at the Anacostia Metro at the end of each program day (7:00pm).

Tutor Application Process:

All prospective tutors are required to complete the Horton’s Kids Volunteer Tutor Application. Applicants who meet our selection criteria will be notified to complete a background check and training. 

Now Accepting Applications!Apply here.

Apply to Tutor
Questions?

For questions about the application process or becoming a volunteer with Horton’s Kids, please contact volunteer@hortonskids.org