Young Friends Network
What is a SquashSmarts Young Friend?
SquashSmarts Young Friends are individuals age 21-35 who are committed to supporting SquashSmarts' Mission to improve Philadelphia's public students lives through in-depth academic, athletic, service and leadership instruction. Young Friends contribute meaningfully to SquashSmarts in a variety of ways:
Benefits of Membership
1. Volunteer: Academic Tutors and Squash/Fitness Instructors are needed year-round Mondays-Fridays after school and on Saturday mornings. Sign up to volunteer once a week, once a month, or as your schedule permits.
Click Here to Volunteer!
2. Mentor: Once a month serve as a positive role-model and connect with a SquashSmarts 9-11th grader as he/she navigates their high school career.
Click Here to Mentor!
3. Contribute: Make a personal investment to help our students reach their academic and athletic potential
- "Young Professional" = $10/month recurring or $100 one-time gift
- "Young Student" = $5/month recurring or $50 one-time gift
- Corporate Partner Opportunities
4. Connect: Join our distribution list and receive weekly Volunteer updates and monthly Student Program updates
Click Here to Join our Network!
5. Govern: Join our Leadership Committee (see below) to plan, guide and execute SquashSmarts Young Friends Activities. For more information, please contact: Andrew Douglas, Community & Government Coordinator.
Upcoming Events
The SquashSmarts 2023 BLBB BestShotBall
Support Team YoungFriends!
Leadership Team
Stephen Alexandre, Co-Chair
Arthur Gosnell, Co-Chair
Lauren Johnston, Co-Chair
Nidhi Singh, Co-Chair
Rory O'Connor, Co-Chair
SquashSmarts Young Friends are individuals age 21-35 who are committed to supporting SquashSmarts' Mission to improve Philadelphia's public students lives through in-depth academic, athletic, service and leadership instruction. Young Friends contribute meaningfully to SquashSmarts in a variety of ways:
- Volunteering
- Student mentoring
- Community awareness
- Resource connection
Benefits of Membership
- Building meaningful relationships with 7th-12th grade students
- Networking with like-minded Young Professionals
- Influencing student lives & program activities
- Engaging programs & special events
- Feeling great about giving back!!
1. Volunteer: Academic Tutors and Squash/Fitness Instructors are needed year-round Mondays-Fridays after school and on Saturday mornings. Sign up to volunteer once a week, once a month, or as your schedule permits.
Click Here to Volunteer!
2. Mentor: Once a month serve as a positive role-model and connect with a SquashSmarts 9-11th grader as he/she navigates their high school career.
Click Here to Mentor!
3. Contribute: Make a personal investment to help our students reach their academic and athletic potential
- "Young Professional" = $10/month recurring or $100 one-time gift
- "Young Student" = $5/month recurring or $50 one-time gift
- Corporate Partner Opportunities
- Employee Volunteer Groups
- Sponsorships & Advertising
- PA-EITC Charitable Giving
- Employee Matching Gifts
- United Way Campaign
4. Connect: Join our distribution list and receive weekly Volunteer updates and monthly Student Program updates
Click Here to Join our Network!
5. Govern: Join our Leadership Committee (see below) to plan, guide and execute SquashSmarts Young Friends Activities. For more information, please contact: Andrew Douglas, Community & Government Coordinator.
Upcoming Events
The SquashSmarts 2023 BLBB BestShotBall
Support Team YoungFriends!
Leadership Team
Stephen Alexandre, Co-Chair
Arthur Gosnell, Co-Chair
Lauren Johnston, Co-Chair
Nidhi Singh, Co-Chair
Rory O'Connor, Co-Chair