Volunteer
& make a difference
Volunteers are the backbone of Hope Horizon East Palo Alto. They open doors to hope and opportunity for youth through our highly-relational environment.
See our current volunteer opportunities below, fill out our volunteer interest form, and join us in helping students open doors to hope and a future.
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All volunteers who work with students are required to pass a background check and attend a volunteer orientation.
Important 2024 Dates
Fall Volunteer Orientation: All new volunteers are required to attend one session. Optional for returning volunteers. We’re holding orientations on August 27 and August 28, 7 pm at 1001 Beech St.
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Programs Start week of September 3
*New* Monthly Orientations/Trainings: Optional and open to all volunteers. Come learn more about Hope Horizon and gain new skills as a volunteer. Last Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
ways to Serve...
Academic Tutor
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Play an essential role in a student’s academic growth. Work 1:1 with K-8 students to complete homework and bring them up to grade level in reading and math. No prior experience needed. Our staff work with students’ schools/teachers/parents to create a plan and volunteers.
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Minimum commitment: Tutor twice a month at Hope Horizon during the school year for 1-3 hours between 3-6pm.
Spiritual Mentor
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Support K-8 students in their walk with God as they grow spiritually and emotionally. Mentors meet 1:1 with a student throughout the school year and provide a safe space for students to share.
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Minimum commitment: Meet with student twice a month at Hope Horizon during the school year for 1-3 hours between 3-6pm.
Robotics (Elementary, Middle School & High School)
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Open the possibility to a career in STEM and equip students with the necessary skills to take advantage of all that Silicon Valley has to offer! No experience in STEM needed. We have 3 programs:
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Elementary
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Middle School
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High School First Robotics Championships. The East Palo Alto Churrobots, FRC Team #8048, is the only student lead club robotics team coming out of EPA. Help them prepare for competition, fundraise, design, engineer and more!
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Minimum commitment: once a week for 2-3 hours
Lead a Workshop
Come share your passion and knowledge with our students whether it's for one afternoon or an entire semester. Past workshops that have been volunteer lead include science experiments, art, gardening, sports and personal finance. Subject to classroom schedule.​
Serve as a Group
We have a wide range of opportunities for churches/students/small groups to serve together (e.g. help run events, landscaping) and learn more about what God is doing in East Palo Alto.
More Ways to Serve
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Hope Horizon EPA prayer team
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Administrative support (ie data entry, filing)
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Fundraising Support - grant research & writing, event support,
donor relations -
Photograph during programs & events
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Communication Support - blog, graphic design, web design,
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Special events - run a booth at a fall carnival, serve food, assist with setup/cleanup, and more
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Facilities Support (landscaping, painting, organizing, etc)
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Support Hope Horizon by letting others know about our programs and ways to get involved (either as a program participant OR volunteer/donor!)