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Volunteer Tutor Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salvation Army

Academic Mentor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$22/hr

Some duties include but are not limited to tutoring youth in grades Kindergarten through High ... Maintain appropriate records and documentation concerning volunteers as needed. * Monitor if ...

The Salvation Army

Academic Mentor

Seattle, WA

$22/hr

Some duties include but are not limited to tutoring youth in grades Kindergarten through High ... Maintain appropriate records and documentation concerning volunteers as needed. * Monitor if ...

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A volunteer tutor is an individual who offers their time and expertise to help others learn and improve in a specific subject without receiving payment. Volunteer tutors work with students of various ages, often providing academic support, homework help, or mentoring in subjects like math, reading, or languages. They can work in schools, community centers, or virtually, and play an important role in supporting learners who may need extra help outside of the classroom.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Tutor job openings in Renton, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,773 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

26-27 Univ. of Puget Sound Tutoring & Mentorship Coordinator

AmeriCorps

Seattle, WA • On-site

$2.5K/mo

Full-time

Medical

Posted 6 days ago

AmeriCorps rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

594th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

26-27 Univ. of Puget Sound Tutoring & Mentorship Coordinator
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Service Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The University of Puget Sound is an independent liberal arts college in Tacoma, WA. Our Access Programs aim to expand college going among local middle and high school students. We focus on students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. Our programs promote academic curiosity. The member will support 7 - 12 graders through tutoring and mentoring. They will also recruit and manage university students as volunteer tutors. Confidence tutoring students in math is preferred. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in early September. Monthly stipend amount: $2,571.
Member Duties : The Student Tutoring & Mentoring Coordinator will help us increase academic success and college going among our local middle and high school students. They will attend and lead tutoring, study hall sessions, and mentorship sessions in the after-school program; develop and lead workshops and enrichment activities on college readiness; help develop engagement opportunities for students; collaborate with staff to plan our 4-week Summer Academic Challenge; recruit, train, and coordinate a cohort of program volunteers.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Monthly stipend amount: $2,571 , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Training , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
Education , Youth Development , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring

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AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities.

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Charitable organizations

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1993

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