Squash the Gap
Help with school work, squash coaching, sports gear, or learning a new skill.
We connect amazing resources like you with kids who need your support. It’s simple, rewarding, and designed with you in mind!
Want to make a difference? Join us as a volunteer tutor or coach!
We’re looking for talented individuals like you to support our students at SquashSmarts.
Students may need help with:
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Academic tutoring (any subject)
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Squash coaching
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School supplies or athletic gear
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Other types of support
Our Goal: To bridge the gap between potential and opportunity—by connecting generous volunteers like you with students who truly benefit from extra support.
How it works:
Step 1: Fill out the form
Let us know how you'd like to get involved. Are you a tutor? A squash coach? Someone who can donate or help in another way? Just complete the form below with your information and what you can offer.
Step 2: We’ll match you with a student
Based on your skills and availability, we’ll connect you with a SquashSmarts student who needs your support.
Step 3: Get the details
You’ll receive an email with the confirmed time and date for your session—either in person or virtual.
A few notes:
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Most tutoring and coaching happens Monday–Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM during SquashSmarts practice hours.
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We’ll work with your schedule as best we can!
Ready to help?
Just fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon!
All volunteers and tutors over the age of 18 are required to complete the following three clearances in order to participate in the program:
1. Child Abuse (Child Welfare Portal): Click here
2. State Police (PA Access to Criminal History): Click here
3. FBI Criminal (Identigo - requires fingerprinting appointment) *: Click here
* Residents of PA for 10+ years may complete and submit the FBI's Affidavit Form in lieu of fingerprinting
Why do I need clearances?
Click HERE for information from the PA Department of Human Services.
Note: If you are attending a large event you do not need clearences, this is only if you are spending one on one time with the students.
Donate Here:
If you are unable to tutor and / or would like to do more, please consider making a gift to SquashSmarts using the QR code at the right, or the following link.
https://www.squashsmarts.org/donate.html
All funds will support SquashSmarts' mission to improve the lives of underserved youth from Philadelphia public schools by providing intensive, long-term academic tutoring and squash instruction, while imparting high standards of personal integrity, health and fitness, and service to the community.
SquashSmarts is a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization
All donations are tax-deductible in accordance with the laws governing non-profits
