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 Tutor/Intern at Preuss? 

 The clearance process for volunteers may take up to one month. 

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: the school nurse will sign off on the Risk Assessment questionnaire for you and provide a copy to the Volunteer Coordinator.
   2. If you already have a TB test completed: send an electronic copy to preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu
5. Provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination compliance. Per UC San Diego guidelines, to be "fully vaccinated" means two initial vaccines and a booster.
6. CANRA Training - Complete the TWO online training modules:
   1. Go to https://www.praesidiumacademy.com/redeem
   2. Fill in your contact information including first name, last name, email address, and desired password
   3. Enter the following registration code: reg-ucsd-858-preussschool (NOTE that there are three “s”)
   4. Click Validate to confirm registration code
   5. Click the checkbox to agree to the Terms & Conditions 
   6. Click Redeem
   7. Answer the Registration Questions about your status and role within the organization
   8. Click Save & Continue
   9. To begin taking training immediately, scroll down and click a course to start the content. The two courses to take are:
      1. CANRA Mandated Reporter (UC)
      2. Abuse Risk Management for Volunteers
   10. Once you have completed both modules, go to the top of the page and click on the arrow you see next to your name and select Transcript
   11. Select Print Transcript (as a pdf file) – make sure both completed modules show on the transcript
   12. E-mail the transcript as an attachment to: preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu
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. The Live Scan office will contact you with next steps, including the scheduling of your fingerprinting appointment.  Please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the Live Scan office with next steps (you may need to check your Spam/Junk folder).

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? 

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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? 

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please click here to complete the mentor application.

The clearance process for mentors may take up to two months. 

1. Complete the online mentor application
2. Mentor Interview: We will contact you to schedule an interview to help us make the best mentee match for you and to see if the program is a good fit.
3. Orientation: You will be notified 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: the school nurse will sign off on the Risk Assessment questionnaire for you and provide a copy to the Volunteer Coordinator.
   2. If you already have a TB test completed: send an electronic copy to preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu
6. Provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination compliance. 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. CANRA Training - Complete the TWO online training modules:
   1. Go to https://www.praesidiumacademy.com/redeem
   2. Fill in your contact information including first name, last name, email address, and desired password
   3. Enter the following registration code: reg-ucsd-858-preussschool (NOTE that there are three “s”)
   4. Click Validate to confirm registration code
   5. Click the checkbox to agree to the Terms & Conditions 
   6. Click Redeem
   7. Answer the Registration Questions about your status and role within the organization
   8. Click Save & Continue
   9. To begin taking training immediately, scroll down and click a course to start the content. The two courses to take are:
      1. CANRA Mandated Reporter (UC)
      2. Abuse Risk Management for Volunteers
   10. Once you have completed both modules, go to the top of the page and click on the arrow you see next to your name and select Transcript
   11. Select Print Transcript (as a pdf file) – make sure both completed modules show on the transcript
   12. E-mail the transcript as an attachment to: preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu
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. The Live Scan office will contact you with next steps, including the scheduling of your fingerprinting appointment.  Please keep an eye out for an e-mail from the Live Scan office with next steps (you may need to check your Spam/Junk folder).

Other Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years or older or be a 3^rd year university student.

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

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.