To be proactively involved to empower and engage youth, families and the community for a better future NOW.

 The REAP Philosophy:

 We believe in students - inspiring them to exceed the odds using their own passion, knowledge and experience.

 We develop problem solving skills that serve as the catalyst for their success.

 We give them a window into their future by engaging them with professional and community leaders.

Community Leadership Mentoring – Have you ever desired to be involved in making a difference or making an impact in your community? Our community leadership mentoring opportunity is offered at participating schools.

Community leaders are joined with high school students giving them a chance to see and hear firsthand what it is like in the “real” world. With candid discussion on how to be successful, and/or what keeps one from being successful, our students benefit from an engaging dialog that prepares them for leadership opportunities. As a mentor in this capacity, you will help organized, prepare and assist REAP staff and community leaders with presentations, class talks, school events and/or conferences.

 Grant Writing / Research Volunteer – In most all non-profit organizations the driving source of funding comes from grants and volunteer support. As a grant writer and research volunteer you will assist the REAP staff with researching and writing grants. Finding new grants that help support the mission of REAP and or reapplying for current grants will be the focus. If you have an interest in tracking data and performance evaluations then this opportunity is for you. Despite all the heart felt work that is invested in students on a given day, translating all the meaningful experiences into a program report/evaluation is essential if we are to maintain our effectiveness.

 Special Project Volunteer – As a project-focused volunteer, you will assist the REAP staff during special events related projects; including conferences, community involvement events, and more. This may also include securing donations from community vendors for food or supplies needed during events.

 Times: Between hours of 9am - 4:30PM, occasional late evenings & weekends.

 REAP is open to students proposing projects.