The REACH Foundation Intern Program has provided invaluable hands-on work experiences for dedicated students to support and lead the Foundation's programs and events, including the Shamrock 'n Run, First Lego League Robotics, From the Inside Speaker Series, Experience your Environment, Experimental Design, Communicating with Confidence and more!
Welcome to the REACH Foundation Leadership Intern Program (RFLIP), a transformative opportunity designed to empower students with real-world experience and leadership skills. Our program offers a dynamic environment where interns can collaborate with experienced professionals, engage in meaningful projects, and contribute to innovative initiatives that make a positive difference in our community.
Since 2021, the REACH Foundation's Internship Program has provided dedicated high school students with opportunities to gain community service hours while developing essential skills in leadership, accountability, marketing, professional communications, and stewardship (financial and fundraising) skills.
Our program immerses interns in real-world experiences, allowing them to work within committees to plan, organize, and coordinate existing events and programs. Additionally, students are encouraged to create and develop their own initiatives using the REACH Foundation's Project Tollgate Development Process.
Join us as a Committee Member and/or volunteer for an event anytime throughout the year.
Applications for the 2025-26 Foundation's Leadership Intern Program will be open in January, 2025.
Review the REACH Foundation 2024 PVSA Policy and Guideline to earn the prestigious President's Volunteer Service certificate award for your volunteer hours.
Click on the link below for details.
I would like to express my gratitude for this experience. I have learned an abundance and gained significant confidence in my public speaking abilities. The REACH Internship Training provided me invaluable experiences and I appreciate all the effort put into orchestrating and running this program. The feedback provided by students and Ms. Gisele was invaluable. From their insightful suggestions, it greatly contributed to my growing confidence in public speaking. I appreciated their kind but constructive feedback and allowed me to identify my areas of improvement.
I enjoyed how interactive and inclusive the training was, as well as the content that was taught. Each training session allowed everyone to talk and share their ideas, which introduced me to many things I was unaware of before. I also learned a lot about how to communicate effectively, marketing strategies, and project management.
I appreciated that there were students from many different schools and that the training allowed me to try new things. I really loved the Learning Lab and being in the internship opens up new opportunities that are amazing to experience. Ms. Gisele is also super nice and kind and provides constructive feedback that I would have never noticed.
I liked that the training was very interactive and allowed me to make many new friends and get to know new people! I learned a lot and practiced my leadership and public speaking skills in a safe space, which I really enjoyed because there was no pressure and I felt comfortable.
I liked the opportunity to collaborate with like minded and driven interns. I also enjoyed the Marketing section, and the spontaneous speeches and talks. I have noticed a rise in my confidence after this training.
I enjoyed meeting my peers and getting to know everyone. I feel it is important to build a connection with the students I will be working with over the next few years. The topic of each Learning Lab was relevant and useful for me. Though I still have much room to improve, the training certainly helped my communication and speaking skills.
The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is beneficial for students as it provides formal recognition for their commitment to community service. Beyond the award acknowledgment, it encourages a culture of giving back, strengthens college applications, and develops vital soft skills. The PVSA fosters a sense of civic responsibility, building well-rounded individuals who are aware of societal issues. It recognizes the holistic development of students, valuing academic excellence alongside active community contribution. Moreover, the award promotes lifelong philanthropy, instilling a commitment to ongoing positive contributions to society. The PVSA serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path for students to make a meaningful impact to our community.
REACH Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, qualifies for Community Service Hours that are required of our PYLUSD high school students.
The PYLUSD Community Service graduation requirement supports the belief that students benefit from the opportunity to make meaningful connections and enrich the lives of others by performing service for their community without receiving any external reward or financial benefit. This requirement is intended to assist students in becoming educated citizens within a safe and successful community.
This requirement involves students working on a VOLUNTARY basis in non-profit agencies, the public sector or educational institutions. The following hours are to be completed by May 1st of your senior year.
Class of 2025 – 40 Community Service Hours Required
Students are encouraged to start early!
Sign Up and volunteer for a REACH Foundation Event noted below. Sign-Ups will open 4-8 weeks prior to the event. If the event you are interested in is not available, come back and check on this page. The REACH Foundation will provide the Community Service form filled in based on your volunteer hours. Please check with your high school for the most current Community Service requirement.
The 11th Annual ShamRock 'n Run 5K, 2K and Tire Flipping SQUARE Course will be on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Yorba Regional Park.
This event is PYLUSD approved for High School Community Service Hours.
All Student Volunteer spots are filled. Thank you PYL Students!
Volunteer spots include setting up and art show docent.
Time depends on the dates of ArtWorks. It usually runs for a week so there are many opportunities to sign up.
Volunteers help on the field coordinating water distribution, Awards, event set up and tear down
Please sign up for the programs you want to volunteer for and we will notify you with more information. Thank you!
Many of our adult volunteers have students in the district. Some student volunteers have graduated while others are alumni ready to give back to their community. What we all have in common is we love giving back to the schools that have given so much to our students. We are an all volunteer non-profit, so your one or two hours of support helps make our program/event workloads a little lighter. Please add your name on our Volunteer email list, and we'll reach out to you. We hope you will say yes!
Alumni, adults and parents in STEM careers are needed to help support our expanding FLL teams. Retired educator or professionals with experience in finance, engineering, project management, environmental science, marine biology are welcomed. Please contact us at info@reach4pylusd.org
ArtWorks Volunteers from the community and from our high schools assist on Opening Night and as docents for the week the art work is on display.
Student athletes from all the Middle Schools in Placentia - Yorba Linda School District compete in the yearly event.
Community and high school student volunteers manage all of the logistics of our 5K & 2K Fun Run!
A great day for Placentia-Yorba Linda unified school district families and students to get together and learn about our environment.
Gently used prom wear is donated to the REACH Foundation. Our volunteers prepare the dresses and suits to take to our high schools for students to select a Free outfit for prom.
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