A flyer for Rooks and Roots, a nonprofit organization that seeks female students interested in chess and math. The flyer features bold text, a cartoon girl holding a megaphone, and information about volunteer opportunities and in-person workshops at the Bloomingdale Library in NYC.

Volunteer with Us

We are currently recruiting for the upcoming 2025-2026 year! Please see the flyer on the left for more information, we are opening state chapters across the US.

Our current requirements are:

Middle and high school girls who are passionate about chess and/or math.

Chess: Tournament experience, USCF 1600+

Math: Completion of an Algebra 2 class (9th grade math) and/or experience with middle school competition math.

For all requirements, exceptions are possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are interested or have any questions!

Please email us at contact@rooks-and-roots.org