Being an academic coach is meaningful work and you deserve to get credit for your volunteer service! Below we’ve provided the information you need to get your hours verified.

🎉 NEW: Did you know you can earn volunteer hours by referring new coaches? 🎉

Plus you’ll earn an UPchieve Ambassador title—great for college apps and resumes!

1. Add us to your volunteer tracking platform

If you just need a supervisor’s info to log your hours, use:

  • Supervisor Name: Nataly Miranda

  • Supervisor Title: Program Manager

  • Phone: (732) 440-9269

  • Address: 150 Court St, Floor 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201

📢 If you're submitting hours to a site, email support@upchieve.org with a screenshot of your weekly hour summary (every Monday), your Impact Summary, or a breakdown of your hours for verification.

2. We can sign YOUR FORM

Email your form to support@upchieve.org with the total hours you want verified. Be sure to include a screenshot of your weekly hour summary, Impact Summary, or a breakdown of your hours.


3. We can provide a signed letter

Fill out the form below to request a letter on UPchieve letterhead verifying your volunteer hours. Requests are processed within 8 business days.

Missing something from your letter? Email us at support@upchieve.org—we’re happy to help!

Commonly Asked Questions

Do I need to ask and get permission to get my hours signed off on at UPchieve? +

  • No! You do not need to email us asking if you can get your hours signed. The answer is always yes. Whenever you do need your hours, simply complete any of the above steps.

How do I calculate how many hours I've completed? +

  • You can find your hours on your dashboard when you sign in to your account or from the weekly hour summary emails you receive every Monday. We also encourage coaches to track their own hours. For more guidance, please review this article.

Can I request a letter for hours I plan to volunteer? +

  • No. We can only verify volunteer hours that you have completed.

Do you provide letters of recommendation or serve as a refrence for a job? +

  • No. We don't provide letters of recommendation or serve as a reference for a job.