Arrive + check in
Meet the KEEN coach and other volunteers, get a quick orientation, and learn about your athlete match.
Volunteer with KEEN New York
Volunteering with KEEN
Show up, get matched one-on-one with a young athlete, and spend the session moving, laughing, and making their day — and probably yours, too.
New volunteer portal
Apply / re-submitNew and returning volunteers must submit an application in the new system before signing up for sessions.
No mystery, just a good time
Here’s what your first session looks like.
Playtime
Spend the session playing and connecting with your athlete in a shared space.
Proud Circle
Athletes and volunteers gather to share something they’re proud of from the session.
Wrap up
Everyone says goodbye, and athletes head home until next time.
You’re never on your own. KEEN coaches lead every session, and volunteers are never alone with athletes.
Eligibility + requirements
You bring the care. We’ll help with the rest.
You don’t need a special résumé to be a great KEEN volunteer.
You don’t need to…
- Be an expert at the sport
- Be an athlete yourself
You do need to…
- Be 16 or older
- Be kind, open, and ready to have fun with athletes
- KEEN will conduct a background screening
- Bring an official ID
The application also asks for two adult references.
