A Volunteer’s Impact
Volunteers are essential to PowerPlay. They introduce girls to new sports, serve as mentors and role models, foster academic growth and inspire confidence and empowerment. Volunteers create safe, inclusive spaces for social-emotional learning, skill development and self-worth, helping girls overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
Our Mission
PowerPlay advances the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically, emotionally and academically stronger.
Our Vision
A society in which all girls are empowered to achieve their dreams.
1000+
Youth
Served annually
94%
Of Color
(primarily Black and Latinx)
5 - 18
Year Olds
from low-income
neighborhoods facing multiple
systemic barriers to success
5
Boroughs
of NYC offering PowerPlay
programming
30
Program Sites
Our Programs
STARS Series After School Program
Elementary and middle school girls develop fundamental sports skills, teamwork, and confidence through activities such as fencing, golf, soccer, boxing, flag football, flag rugby, floor hockey, and more.
SuperSTARS Leadership Academy (SSLA)
SSLA is a year-long leadership development initiative that prepares high school girls for college and the workforce, while engaging them in sports, mentoring, peer coaching, and college and career-readiness.
Girl Power Days
Corporate Volunteers Only
We partner with corporate teams to create engaging programs for our girls, including playing sports with employee volunteers, leading financial literacy lessons, fun activities, and meaningful friendships.
21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
While the main focus is sports and academic enrichment, the program also builds youth’s social, physical, and emotional skills through activities such as wellness, fitness, literacy, the arts, STEM, college and career readiness, community service, and entrepreneurship.
Volunteer Application
PowerPlay’s volunteer roles can involve playing sports, hosting workshops, or tutoring a student. If you are interested in volunteering, please either click on the link or scan the QR code below.
For STARS Series and SSLA
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting (SSLA Mentors Only)
- Onboarding
For 21st Century Program
- School Age Child Care (SACC) Requirements
- Up to date Medical Form with TB Shot
- SEL Check
- SCR Clearance Form
- Criminal Conviction Statement
- Degree, Diploma or Transcript from Highest Level of Education Completed
- 5 hours of Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting Clearance (Department of Health)
