Academics are at the heart of what we do at Hope Ignites New York.

Every scholar in our program is building toward a future that includes college access, career pathways, and long-term stability — and strong academic support makes that possible.

We are currently seeking in-person volunteer tutors who are ready to invest their time and talent in our young people.

High-need subjects include:

• Math: Algebra, Geometry

• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology

• Language: Spanish

• ELA: Reading & Writing Support

If you believe in the power of education to change a life, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email [email protected] with the subject line: “Volunteer: Tutor”

Be part of the village. Help us provide A Home. An Education. A Future.

College Readiness & Access Volunteer

(High School Scholars Only)

Help our high school scholars confidently navigate the path to college.

College access is more than applications — it’s clarity, confidence, strategy, and affordability. As a College Readiness & Access Volunteer, you will provide hands-on guidance to scholars as they prepare for one of the most important transitions of their lives.

Volunteers may support scholars with:

• College essay brainstorming, editing, and storytelling

• Application planning and submission timelines

• Scholarship research and application completion

• FAFSA preparation and financial aid navigation

• Affordability conversations and financial literacy guidance

• Interview preparation and professional communication skills

Your expertise can reduce confusion, ease anxiety, and open doors.

By helping scholars understand their options and present their best selves, you are directly contributing to long-term educational attainment and upward mobility.

Be part of the village that ensures every scholar has not just a college acceptance — but a sustainable plan for success.

Be the consistent presence that changes a trajectory.

Mentors commit to building a steady, trusted relationship with a scholar over 6–12 months. Through regular check-ins, goal-setting conversations, and accountability support, mentors help scholars strengthen academic habits, decision-making skills, and self-belief. This role requires consistency and intentionality — but the impact of one committed adult can alter a young person’s outlook and opportunity for years to come!

Become a member of our village and email Laressa Bordenave @ [email protected] with the subject Line: Volunteer Mentor

Inspire through lived experience and leadership.

Our Guest Speaker Series invites professionals, leaders, and creatives to engage scholars in meaningful dialogue that broadens perspective and builds identity. Volunteers may participate in:

• Pink Table Talks – A women’s empowerment series centered on confidence, leadership, self-worth, and navigating personal and professional spaces with strength.

• Barbershop Series – A men’s leadership and dialogue series focused on accountability, purpose, integrity, and healthy expressions of manhood.

• Math Scholars: Careers in Numbers – Conversations with professionals in math-based industries including finance, engineering, analytics, technology, and architecture.

• Financial Literacy Workshops – Practical sessions on budgeting, credit, saving, investing, and building generational stability.

• Emotional Wellness & Mental Health Conversations – Tools for resilience, emotional regulation, and stress management.

• Fitness & Nutrition Sessions – Movement-based or educational workshops promoting physical health and holistic well-being.

Your lived experience can expand vision, normalize excellence, and affirm identity.

Email Kevin Smith if you are interested in becoming a member of our village @ Kevin. [email protected]

Spark curiosity. Ignite innovation.

STEM Experience Leaders design and facilitate interactive workshops, demonstrations, or project-based learning activities that cultivate curiosity and critical thinking. Whether introducing coding fundamentals, conducting a science experiment, exploring engineering concepts, or highlighting careers in health sciences, you help scholars see themselves as capable innovators and future problem-solvers.

Interested in volunteering for this experience, email [email protected]

Develop the whole scholar.

Enrichment Volunteers lead creative or skill-based workshops that nurture self-expression, imagination, and confidence. Opportunities include art, photography, dance, music, creative writing, coding, robotics, culinary arts, and other specialized talents. These experiences reinforce that achievement is not one-dimensional — creativity and joy are essential components of holistic development.

Email [email protected] if interested in joining our village.