VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Individuals & Groups connect and improve the lives young student-athletes at our two locations.
Choose from a variety of year-round, staff-lead academic, squash, fitness, service an event opportunities.
Choose from a variety of year-round, staff-lead academic, squash, fitness, service an event opportunities.
West Philadelphia Program
Must be a current student or employee of Drexel University. Drexel's Daskalakis Athletic Center 3300 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19004 |
North Philadelphia Program
Must be 16+ years old or accompanied by a parent/guardian. Lenfest Center, 2nd Floor 3890 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 |
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE THE 3 CLEARANCES BELOW
GROUP VOLUNTEERS PLEASE LEARN MORE HERE
1. Child Abuse: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
2. State Police (Criminal Background): https://epatch.state.pa.us/
3. FBI Criminal (requires fingerprinting*): https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpwNew.htm
* Residents of PA for 10+ years may complete and submit the FBI's Affidavit Form in lieu of fingerprinting found here
Questions re: volunteer clearances please call 215-221-6606
SquashSmarts Volunteer Practice Calendar
SquashSmarts Volunteer Sign Up Page
PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE YOU SIGN UP
Academic Volunteers
On weekdays, academic volunteers work one-on-one with students on a daily enrichment curriculum which focuses on the basics of literacy and math as well as college and career preparation and daily homework assignments. On Saturdays, academic volunteers assist with nutrition, life skills and more. No prior tutoring or squash experience is required. 
Service & Event Volunteers
SquashSmarts organizes a variety of service projects and special events for our students throughout the year. Volunteers play a fun and vital role with activities like: Philly Spring Clean Up, Junior Squash Tournaments, Graduation, the BestShotBall. This is an ideal fit for individuals who can't commit to our afternoon sessions! General Volunteer Information
North Philadelphia / Lenfest Center : On our Sign Up Page, please registers as a 'Middle School' (MS) or 'High School (HS)' 'Academic' or 'Squash' Volunteer. West Philadelphia / Drexel: On our Sign Up Page, please register as 'West Academic' or 'West Squash' Volunteer opportunities. |
Squash Volunteers
Squash volunteers drill, practice and share their love of squash with one or two students per session. They may also help with fitness testing and lead individual and group exercises. A basic knowledge of the sport of squash is required for squash volunteers. 
Group Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome your company, organization, squash team, etc. to plan a group volunteer project with us! For groups of 10-100, we'll design a meaningful experience in the classroom and on the squash court, or build a day around your specific service interests! For more information, please click here Summer Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Summer Volunteers and Year-Round College/High School Intern opportunities are a great way to connect and support our students.Please contact our staff to learn more. |
Questions: Individual & Group Volunteers
Ms. Nabilla Ariffin, Community Impact Director
215-221-6860 or nabilla@squashsmarts.org
Thank You for Helping SquashSmarts Give Kids Their Best Shot!
