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Volunteers are the backbone of Hope Horizon East Palo Alto. They open doors to hope and opportunity for youth through our highly-relational environment.

All volunteers who work with students are required to fill out an application and pass a background check.

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Ways To Serve

Academic Support

Homework Help

Play an essential role in a student’s academic growth. Work 1:1 with K-12 students to complete homework and bring them up to grade level in reading and math. No prior experience needed.

Commitment: Tutor once per week or twice a month, Monday—Thursday, 4–6 pm.

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Spiritual Mentor

Support K-8 students in their walk with God as they grow spiritually and emotionally. Mentors must be 18 or older and available to meet 1:1 with students throughout the school year, providing a safe space for students to share.
Commitment: Meet with one or more students for 30 minutes each, weekly or bimonthly, Monday—Thursday, 5-6 pm.

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Robotics

Open the possibility of a career in STEM and equip students to take advantage of all that Silicon Valley has to offer! No experience in STEM needed. We have 3 programs:

Elementary

Middle School

High School First Robotics Championships. The East Palo Alto Churrobots, FRC Team #8048, is the only student-led club robotics team coming out of EPA. Help them prepare for competition, fundraise, design, engineer and more!

Minimum commitment: once a week for 2-3 hours

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Serve as a Group

We offer a wide range of opportunities for school, church, or community groups to serve together. Activities include setting up and/or running events for students and their families, landscaping, and renovation projects. Come see what God is doing in East Palo Alto!

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Other Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways to show up for East Palo Alto's youth

Tutor or mentor K–12 students in our after-school program
Donate a meal, snack, or supplies
Volunteer as a receptionist or drop-off/pickup support
Write — PR, blog posts, or community storytelling
Grant writing — help us secure funding
Photography or videography — capture our story visually

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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. ​ All volunteers who work with students are required to fill out an application and pass a background check.

Ways To Serve

volunteer interest form

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.

All volunteers who work with students are required to fill out an application and pass a background check.