Volunteers
As a volunteer, you will join a community of local professionals who dedicate themselves to making a profound difference in our students’ lives.
This is your opportunity to offer deep service that will transform a life, grow your skills in mentorship and leadership, and build lifelong friendships with like-minded peers who also want to give back in a meaningful way.
Volunteer with Us
Ready to Make a Difference?
We’re now recruiting volunteers for the 2025–2026 program year — and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re excited to mentor a high school student, teach in a lively Saturday session, or help lead our programming, there’s a role for you. Most opportunities are in-person in San Francisco or San Jose, and all of them are impactful.
Want to know what each role entails and how much time it takes? Head to our Volunteer Positions page to explore.
We review applications on a rolling basis — so don’t wait!
“We provide much more than college access. We effect generational change for low-income students.”
Janaki K.
MMBay Volunteer Leader 2016-2023
MMBay Mentor 2016-present
Get the Inside Scoop
Curious what it’s really like to volunteer with Minds Matter Bay Area?
We’ve got you covered! Before you apply, you’re welcome to join a casual coffee chat with a current volunteer to hear firsthand about the experience, the community, and the impact.
Prefer to browse on your own time? Check out volunteer testimonials to get a feel for what makes this work so meaningful.
Join the Associate Board
Applications for the Associate Board are now closed.
Check back in January 2026 for our next recruitment cycle.
