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 and Horizons 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!

BEcome a mentor

We are launching an all-new mentorship program! Horizons group mentoring program provides high school students with a supportive and inspiring environment to learn, grow, and achieve their goals. This program connects small groups of students with mentors who guide them through academic, career, and personal development challenges. 
If you are interested in connecting with San Francisco students and making an impact in their journey, Please contact our Program Manager, Emely Jimenez , for more information or apply below.

tutoring 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 1 hour 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.

Please contact our Program Manager, Emely Jimenez , for more information or apply below.

Super Saturday Volunteers

Horizons has launched a Super Saturday program this year that brings the entire student and parent community back to campus for joyful learning. Once a month, K-8 students participate in engaging academic classes, high school students explore postsecondary opportunities and build job-ready skills, and parents learn in topical workshops and build community. Enrichment classes, sports, and field trips are also offered.

As a Super Saturday volunteer, you might support in a classroom, chaperone a field trip, or lead a game of volleyball - or even lead an enrichment class based on one of your interests!

Please connect with our Program Director, Ariel Mendez-Peñate to learn more and join us!

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 Executive Director Amy Anderson if you are interested in using your talents or professional experience to support our organization!

Summer High School Volunteers

Applications are currently closed, please check again in February 2026 to volunteer with us next summer! In the meantime, please fill out the Summer Volunteer Interest form and we will get back to you when we begin recruiting volunteers for our summer program.

For more information, please contact Emely Jimenez.