Organization: PISTE (Prescod Institute for Sport, Teamwork & Education)
Opportunity Type: Volunteer (Non-Clinical)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Time Commitment: 2 hours per week
Program End Date: June 26, 2027
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Program
PISTE Fencing in the Park, part of the Prescod Institute for Sport, Teamwork & Education (PISTE), is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit founded by Olympic fencer Nzingha Prescod.
The organization is seeking online tutors to support K–12 students from under-resourced communities in New York City. This volunteer opportunity allows students to make a meaningful impact through education while gaining non-clinical community service experience.
It can be a valuable opportunity for pre-health students looking to contribute to their communities through consistent volunteer work.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Tutors will provide virtual academic support in English and Mathematics to students after school or on weekends, excluding holidays.
Depending on their interests and subject knowledge, volunteers can help students prepare for:
- New York State exams for grades 3–8
- High school Regents exams
- Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
- SAT
Tutors can choose the subject, grade level, and exam they would like to support.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Open to anyone interested in tutoring.
- No previous tutoring experience is required.
- Educational resources and guidance are provided.
- Volunteers must be reliable and consistent in their weekly commitment.
- Applicants should be able to commit to tutoring twice a week through June 26, 2027.
Important: Students depend on consistent academic support, so applicants should sign up only if they can maintain the required schedule.
Schedule and Time Commitment
- Format: Online tutoring via Zoom
- Weekly commitment: 2 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible, with sessions after school or on weekends, excluding holidays
- Program end date: June 26, 2027
- Start date: As soon as possible
How to Apply
Interested applicants can register through the official PISTE tutoring application portal.
Apply to Become a PISTE Volunteer Tutor
Applicants should sign up as soon as possible and ensure they can commit to tutoring twice a week through June 26, 2027.
