The Caltech Y is seeking volunteers to support a campus tour and hands-on science demos for a group of 5th graders from Suva Elementary School. Volunteers are needed in the following roles:

Campus Tour Leaders (9:30–10:30 AM): Lead small groups of ~10 students through a scavenger hunt-style campus tour
Science Demo Facilitators (10:30–11:30 AM): Guide students through hands-on science activities (you’re welcome to bring your own idea or lead a pre-planned demo)

Suva Elementary, located in Bell Gardens, serves a predominantly Latinx student population, with approximately 80% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to help young students experience a college campus and gain early exposure to STEM and higher education.

Math Power Hour (MPH) gives 1st and 2nd grade students the building blocks of math confidence and success. Volunteers work alongside students during the school day for one hour per week during the school day (8 am - 3 pm), helping turn “I can’t” into “I can!”. This is a 1-hour weekly commitment during the school day (8 am - 3 pm).

Volunteer for a 2-hour shift at the Pasadena Showcase and help raise funds for the Caltech Y—plus receive a complimentary ticket to tour the home and gardens!

Set on nearly two acres of historic oak-filled landscape, Baldwin Oaks Estate is one of Arcadia’s most enchanting and storied homes.

For each volunteer shift completed, the Pasadena Showcase donates funds to the Caltech Y. As a thank you, volunteers will receive a free ticket (a $48 value) to tour the showcase house immediately before or after their shift.

Important Notes
1. Signing up means committing to that shift.
2. Dress code: Professional/business attire required (slacks, suits, dresses, skirts, blouses, or pants suits). Jeans are not allowed.

The NCNWA’s Young Legends program is seeking volunteers to provide online math and science tutoring for students ages 11–18. Tutors meet with students on Zoom for either 1 hour each week or 2 hours every other week.

Tutor Pasadena & Altadena youth ages 11-18, one-on-one, in 30-minute blocks as part of the Youth of Promise (YOP) program.

YWCA Glendale and Pasadena’s TechGYRLS® program seeks to empower young girls in the areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and to encourage them to pursue careers within these fields. TechGYRLS® is a place to dream, explore new ideas, learn new skills, and be creative through STEAM activities.

We’re seeking volunteers to guide girls through projects and learning on the Caltech campus. Volunteers can attend every session or drop in when available. Email caltechy@caltech.edu to get started!

This is a new Caltech Y partnership supporting K–5th grade students with reading and homework help.

Join the Rise Program’s newest off-site location at Anawakalmekak in El Sereno and help urban Indigenous youth achieve their academic dreams. Volunteers work one-on-one with high school students, help students get ready for the ACT, and learn from community-based approaches to science and education.