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Academic Success Volunteers
Academic Success Program
10,000 Degrees Academic Success volunteers work directly in Marin County public school classrooms to support K-12 students from low-income backgrounds. Established in 1997 as Marin County School Volunteers, the program merged with 10,000 Degrees in 2017. Inside the classroom, volunteers deliver targeted academic tutoring, manage small-group activities, and assist teachers with differentiated instruction to meet various learning levels. They work one-on-one with students to clarify lessons, guide them through homework assignments, and reinforce foundational reading, writing, and math skills.
Beyond daily classroom support, volunteers support staff in the delivery of specialized 10,000 Degrees workshops to reach the greatest number of students. This includes guiding high school students through college essay writing sessions—helping them brainstorm, structure, and edit their personal statements—and assisting staff during Money Matters financial literacy workshops.
Our team of over 130 volunteers dedicates more than 4,000 hours annually to directly support 1,008 students across 20 Marin County schools. We deeply appreciate the hands-on commitment of our volunteers and partnering schools in making this vital program possible!
Interested in becoming an Academic Success volunteer?
Join a group of dedicated volunteer tutors making a difference in Marin County Schools!
- Volunteers typically spend two hours a week tutoring students in a classroom setting.
- We welcome all applicants over the age of 16.
- No prior experience is necessary.
- All volunteers must complete an onboarding process which includes submitting fingerprints.
- The Academic Success Program operates during the school year from September through June.
Application Process
1. Apply
Follow-up call within a week
2. Attend Orientation
Hosted twice a month
3. Complete Onboarding
Typically takes 2-3 weeks
4. Classroom Placement
Based on availability and needs
The application process typically takes 3-4 weeks.
The placement process may take an additional month or longer based on classroom needs and schedule availability.
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Schools We Support
Mill Valley School District
Mill Valley Middle School
Novato Unified School District
Loma Verde Elementary School
Lynwood Elementary School
Hamilton Meadow Park K-8
Marin Oaks High School
Novato High School
San Marin High School
San Rafael City Schools
Bahia Vista Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School
Laurel Dell Elementary School
San Pedro Elementary School
Davidson Middle School
Venetia Valley K-8
Madrone High School
San Rafael High School
Terra Linda High School
Sausalito Marin City School District
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Shoreline Unified School District
Tomales Elementary School
Tomales High School
West Marin-Inverness Elementary School
Tamalpais Union High School District
Archie Williams High School
Redwood High School
Tamalpais High School
Other Marin Schools
Brookside Elementary
