Volunteer Opportunities

What is The Preuss Volunteer Program? 

The Preuss School is both a middle and high school, with classes taking place from 8:55 am - 4:00 pm. Each school year we look for dedicated volunteer tutors and interns who want to make a difference in the lives of our students. We do not require a certain number of minimum hours from our volunteers, as we appreciate any service time you are able to volunteer.

Tutor positions are available in many classroom subjects such as English, math, science, history, and spanish. 

Internships are available in various departments including Finance, Student Services, and Registrar.  Interns do not work directly with students, but they insteat provide assistance with data entry, filing, updating documents, and/or help with organizing events.

How can I become a Volunteer at Preuss? 

Informative Slideshow: Preuss Tutor, Intern, and Parent Volunteer Clearance Process

These are the screening requirements that every volunteer has to complete prior to the first day of volunteering: 

1. Complete the online Volunteer Tutor/Intern Application
2. Orientation: You will be notified when the next orientation will be taking place via email
3. Policy Forms: You will be contacted via e-mail to complete these forms during the online orientation or in person.
4. Proof of TB Risk Assessment Screening or TB test performed within the last four years
   1. TB Risk Assesment Google Form
5. Provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination compliance or submit an Affirmative Declination Form. Per UC San Diego guidelines, to be "fully vaccinated" means two initial vaccines and a booster.
6. Praesidium Training: Complete the TWO online training modules (Abuse Risk Management and Mandated Reporter)
7. Live Scan at a UC San Diego facility: The cost is covered by the school. Your name and e-mail will be provided to the Live Scan office after all the other screening requirements have been completed. 

Returning Volunteers

Schedule an appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator for a new tutoring assignment or if you are returning to the same assignment.

What is The Preuss Mentor Program? 

Click here to view the Mentor Program Brochure.
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Members of the community—faculty included—serve as mentors for Preuss students. Mentors act in a capacity of role model, teacher and friend to encourage and motivate students to reach their educational and personal goals. The exchange between the pair is educational for both, as each person brings their own unique experiences to the exchanges. Mentors are paired with one student based on common hobbies, career interests, and goals for the mentoring relationship.

Meetings take place for 30-45 minutes on the school's campus for a period of at least one year. In most cases the mentor/mentee relationship continues for several more years, often until the scholar graduates and beyond.

How can I become a Preuss Mentor? 

Informative Slideshow: Preuss Mentorship Program Clearance Process

1. Complete the online mentor application
2. Mentor Interview: We will contact you to schedule an interview to see if the program is a good fit.
3. Orientation: You will be notified via email when the next orientation will be taking place
4. Policy Forms: You will be contacted via e-mail to complete these forms during the online orientation or in person.
5. Proof of TB Risk Assessment Screening or TB test performed within the last four years
   1. TB Risk Assesment Google Form
6. Provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination compliance or submit an Affirmative Declination Form. Per UC San Diego guidelines, to be "fully vaccinated" means two initial vaccines and a booster.
7. Send a copy of your driver's license or state-issued ID to preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu
8. Praesidium Training: Complete the TWO online training modules (Abuse Risk Management and Mandated Reporter)
9. Live Scan at a UC San Diego facility: The cost is covered by the school. Your name and e-mail will be provided to the Live Scan office after all the other screening requirements have been completed. 

Other Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants who are NOT a 3rd year college student or higher will only be paired with middle school students.
• Applicants who are a 3rd year college student or higher will be able to mentor middle and high school students.

Current Mentors 

MentorCore is our online database where mentors are able to log in their mentoring hours and update their contact information: https://mentors.mentorcore.com/preuss/index.php?action=userLogin

Preuss students, if you are interested in requesting a mentor:

1. Fill out the Mentee Application.

2. Come see the Volunteer Coordinator in the main office to obtain a student permission slip for the Preuss Mentorship Program to be signed by a parent/guardian. We must have this permission slip on file before we can place you in the program.

3. The Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you during Advisory for an informal 10-minute interview. 

If you have any questions, please email preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu