A man and two children on a tennis court during daytime. The man is kneeling, talking to a boy standing with a tennis racket and a girl crouched beside him. There are tennis balls on the ground and a tennis net in the background.

Inspiring Brooklyn youth through tennis and education.

Make an impact as a KCTL Volunteer.

Kings County Tennis League thrives because of its dedicated volunteers. By joining us, you’ll help bring tennis and community to kids living in and around Brooklyn public housing.

Volunteers play a key role in supporting our on-court staff, creating a fun and encouraging environment, and forming connections—with the kids, with fellow volunteers, and with the game itself.

Previous tennis experience is helpful, but not required!

A group of children and a woman on a tennis court, with children wearing blue shirts holding tennis rackets and wearing masks, while the woman appears to be coaching or instructing them.

  • “I keep coming back to volunteer because of the people, both because of the children and the families and also because of all the amazing staff and volunteers. It’s truly a community of likeminded individuals all with the same mission.”

    — Erica, KCTL Volunteer since 2022

  • “I think the work that KCTL does is integral to creating communities full of love and joy and empowered kids, empowered young adults, empowered adults. I think that the impact that KCTL has on children is probably innumerable.”

    — Efi, KCTL Volunteer since 2013

  • “One of the main reasons why I volunteer for KCTL is because I think KCTL adds something very unique to the Brooklyn community. There's a lot of opportunities that most students wouldn’t be able to see, and they have that opportunity through KCTL. Seeing that someone truly cares about the community; it’s all the things that just make you want to be a part of KCTL.”

    — Henryetter, KCTL Volunteer since 2017

  • “I think you should volunteer for KCTL if you’re looking to meet other people who love tennis, who value community. It's really easy to make friends that have common interests, common values. I think everyone who volunteers for KCTL ends up clicking and having a good time.”

    — Emily, KCTL Volunteer since 2023

  • “I volunteer for KCTL because KCTL provides safety and outlets for our young people, and you’re also providing them an outlet to thrive and to find their creative passions.”

    — Obi, KCTL Volunteer since 2019

FAQs

  • We ask that on-court volunteers commit to at least two sessions monthly, and we also offer a range of off-court volunteer opportunities to select from when registering.

  • Previous tennis experience is helpful, but not required.

  • Volunteers are required to undergo a background check in addition to following USTA’s Safe Play compliance process and background check (different from the KCTL background check)

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