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Volunteer Opportunities

Did you know that Algebra I is one of the best indicators of high school and college success? Yet, less than 50% of 8th graders are proficient in the Algebra I California Standards Test (CST).

SVEF Helps Elevate Student Achievement . . .

Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) focuses on raising student performance in the critical areas of math and science. Our Stepping Up To Algebra Plus (SUTA+) program provides out-of-class time support to help students successfully complete Algebra I.

. . . You can help too!

Join us to help students gain skills and confidence in math. Our SUTA+ program runs 2 Saturdays a month 9 am - 12 pm in 18 school districts throughout Silicon Valley. This is a great opportunity for corporations and community members to volunteer individually or in a team to make a difference in a student’s life.

Volunteer Responsibilities

As a volunteer, your responsibilities may include:

• Rotating around classroom to work one-on-one with a student or in small groups,
• Talking to students about how math is used in your life, and
• Analyzing Khan Academy usage data to better understand student progress.

Volunteer Options

• Volunteer individually, or
• Adopt-a-class: Form a team of 5 or more to “adopt” 1 classroom.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers should:

• Commit to at least one 3-hour session,
• Be 18-years-old or older,
• Have a basic understanding of Algebra concepts,
• Be comfortable working with students ages 13 - 14 diverse backgrounds,
• Be willing to be fingerprinted for background check and provide TB testing results,
• Be able to provide own transportation to the school, and
• Be able to attend an orientation session to better understand their role.

Registration / Questions

Register: http://svefoundation.org/volunteer

Ask: Jennifer Li
408-790-9559
volunteer@svef.com

What Volunteers Say

“It’s important for our profession to give back to the community and make sure kids learn in a way that will engage them.” - Germaine Coto, Ernst & Young

“I like helping these students conquer this important topic because Algebra influenced me to go into engineering.” - Scott Peterson, LSI

What Teachers Say

“Just having an extra set of eyes and ears in the classroom - it makes a difference.” - Mike Barbara, SUTA Teacher

What Students Say

“It’s nice knowing that when I raise my hand, I don’t have to wait for my teacher to get my questions answered.” - Pedro Monrreal, 8th grader

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