Volunteer

Join us in supporting EPAAF students by becoming a tutor for those taking challenging courses in their postsecondary education or training. We need volunteers with expertise in Economics, College-Level Math (Pre-Calculus, Linear Algebra, Calculus), Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Engineering. Tutors help students study for tests, complete homework, and clarify difficult topics.

Time Commitment: 1 hour/week, flexible, all virtual via Zoom

Requirements:

• Demonstrate expertise in the chosen subject area

• Participate in a 30-minute intake meeting

• Complete a background check

Your knowledge and guidance can make a significant impact on our students' academic success.

Join us as a Career Coach to support scholars attending four-year universities. Career Coaches provide career readiness support to college juniors nearing graduation. We’re looking for people with experience in the fields of medicine, marketing, criminal justice, biology, graphic design, or psychology, and more to mentor students in career exploration, resume building, and sharing industry insights.

Time Commitment: One exploratory meeting, with optional continued meetings if both parties are interested. The scholar and volunteer will determine a schedule of 2-4 check-ins via Zoom.

Requirements: Participate in a 30-minute intake meeting, share career insights, and complete a background check.

Mentors play a vital role in supporting first-generation college students throughout their college journey. In collaboration with EPAAF staff, mentors help students achieve their goals, make a difference in their communities, and access lives of choice and opportunity. Each mentor is paired with a first-generation scholar supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic progress. Mentors meet with their mentees at least once a month and communicate via text, email, or phone a few times a month, providing vital encouragement and resources.

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month for four years

Onboarding: Complete an electronic background check, participate in a two-hour orientation, and receive ongoing training/resources throughout the program.

EPAAF, in collaboration with EPAA, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year for our community supporters. These include:

Application Evaluator/Reader – April

Evaluate and rank our merit-based scholarship applications to determine who moves on to the interview round.

• Time Commitment: 5-8 hours - virtual

EPAAF Scholarship Interviewer – April or May 

Serve as interview panelists for merit-based scholarships, providing feedback and helping select recipients.

• Time Commitment: 1-4 hours in person

EPAA Student Exhibition Judge - May 

Evaluate EPAA students’ exhibitions in which they share their learning and growth from the year and reflect on their competence in their grade’s focus skills from the EPAA Graduate Profile, highlighting their work and experience and discussing how they will apply these skills to their future endeavors.

• Time commitment:  4 hours in-person

EPAA Career Day: Panelists – Spring or Fall 

Share your career pathway and answer student questions to provide diverse career exploration opportunities.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour in person

• Onboarding: Staff will provide context and share questions ahead of the event

Fill out our inquiry form to volunteer!