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 our Community Impact Director, Nabilla Ariffin.
Upcoming Events
Young Friends host a monthly Saturday mentoring event from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Sessions range from squash to leadership building activities.
No Experience Required
Click Here for 2019-2020 Program Calendar
Leadership Team
David Hilton III, Co-Chair
Whitney Roller, Co-Chair
Lexy Pierce, 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 our Community Impact Director, Nabilla Ariffin.
Upcoming Events
Young Friends host a monthly Saturday mentoring event from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Sessions range from squash to leadership building activities.
No Experience Required
Click Here for 2019-2020 Program Calendar
Leadership Team
David Hilton III, Co-Chair
Whitney Roller, Co-Chair
Lexy Pierce, Co-Chair
Rory O'Connor, Co-Chair