"Bridge the Gap provided my daughter with one-on-one tutoring for each of the years she has been a part of the program. That is something not all programs can offer. She’s received assistance in reading and math and help with completing her weekly homework assignments in Spanish, Science and History."

M. H-D.

Bridge the Gap College Prep

Bridge the Gap was founded 15 years ago to increase the literacy and math skills of children in Marin City, through an Evening Tutoring program utilizing a credentialed teacher and dedicated volunteers, where students are paired with tutor/mentors to work one-on-one assisting students with homework and reading skills. These student and tutor/mentor relationships last from nine months to several years. Bridge the Gap’s College Prep program expands this work by offering intensive afternoon sessions incorporating more teacher focused academic and social interventions necessary to close the educational achievement gap, helping Marin City students perform at grade level, and above, and successfully graduate from high school and college.

Today, more than 90 tutors are available to work with 75 chidlren K-12.

Bridge the Gap’s Mission

Bridge the Gap College Prep's mission is to provide comprehensive educational
support for the children of Marin City. Our goal is that every Marin City child graduates high school and completes college.

College Prep Program Launched January 2010

Click the photo at right to transfer to our video review page to see 4 great new videos about this program and the profound impact it is having on the lives of the children we serve.

San Francisco and Marin county after school tutoring program volunteer opportunity

Bridge the Gap College Prep launched on January 11, 2010. Our comprehensive After School, Expanded Learning Day, with a College Preparatory focus is offered from 3:00 to 5:30 PM, three afternoons a week. Our new location is 10 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 320, Sausalito.

Four credentialed teachers, supported by volunteer tutors work with our students to determine their needs based on assessments. Special attention will be devoted to math and language arts. A weekly component is targeted to help students develop the tools to increase leadership, organizational and social skills, all presented in an atmosphere that honors the cultural diversity of Marin City. Our intent is that all of our students will attend both the evening tutoring and after school program.

Whether you are looking for volunteer opportunities in Marin County, volunteer opportunities in San Francisco, the Bay Area or volunteer work for teens, we welcome your interest at any time.

If you can help, please contact our Tutor Coordinator/Student Advocate
Liz Bamberg at 415- 531-2278
or Denni Locke at 415-221-3592
or email:

Youth Mentoring Programs by Bridge the Gap is a volunteer opportunity for residents of San Francisco and Marin county