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Volunteer
Tutor, help at events, or lend a professional skill. All volunteers with unsupervised contact with minors complete our youth-protection screening before working with scholars.
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Build a scholar's future with us
AOP grows through people and partnerships. Here's how you can help NYC student-athletes reach college, aid, and a career of purpose.
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Become a Mentor
Coach a sport, guide college and career readiness, or mentor one-on-one. Mentors are trained in positive youth development and mandated-reporter standards.
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Become a Community Partner
Schools, employers, and community organizations power our model — referrals, space, worksite tours, job shadows, and paid internships. We sign MOUs that specify supervision and youth-protection terms.
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Join the Founding Board
We are building a founding board with coverage across finance, legal, education, athletics, fundraising, and community. Help govern a rigorous, evidence-based organization from day one.
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Tell us how you'd like to help
Share your details and we'll follow up. Volunteers and mentors will be routed into our screening workflow before any contact with scholars.