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Be the adult a student remembers
Our volunteers are neighbors, professionals, college students and retirees who give an hour or more a week to help Rochester students grow.
Find the role that fits you
Every role gets training and support from our staff. Pick one, or tell us what you’d like to do.
Mentor
Meet one-on-one with a student each week to set goals, talk through challenges and celebrate wins.
Tutor
Help small groups or individual students with reading, math and homework.
Event helper
Set up, greet families and run activities at community nights and workshops.
Career speaker
Share your job and path with students during a workshop or career day.
Youth Arms advisor
Support our youth-led coalition as they plan campaigns on drug awareness.
Skills-based volunteer
Lend design, finance, fundraising or tech skills to help us run TRU-Impact.
What volunteering looks like
- Be 18 or older (confirm)
- Complete a background check and a short training
- Give about 1–2 hours a week for at least one school year (mentors and tutors)
- Show up with patience, respect and consistency
Event helpers and speakers can join for a single day. There’s no long-term commitment.
How to get started
1. Apply online
Fill out the short form below.
2. Meet our team
A quick call or visit to talk about fit.
3. Screening & training
Background check and orientation.
4. Get matched
Start working with students.
“Add a short quote from one of your volunteers about what mentoring has meant to them.”
Volunteer name · Mentor since 20XX
Apply to volunteer
It takes about 3 minutes. We’ll follow up by email.
Volunteer FAQ
No. We train every volunteer. Patience and consistency matter more than a teaching background.
Add your program locations, e.g. partner schools and community centers in Rochester.
Yes. Groups are a great fit for events and service days. Contact us to plan one.
Typically 1–2 weeks. Confirm your timeline.