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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.
Apply for the PVSA Certificate
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.
Intern with a certified Organization
REACH Foundation - Empowering Communities
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.
Through the Lens of Giving: REACH Foundation in Pictures
How to Apply for the Intern Leadership Program
Application Process:
- Applications will open in January.
- Panel Interviews are scheduled in February & March.
- Selected candidates will be notified via email and a phone call.
- Students will represent the REACH Foundation, their school, and support the Foundation's projects and events.
- On-Board Training will be provided.
- Students are expected to attend bi-monthly team meetings either on Zoom or in-person.
- Students will receive on-going training to understand the Foundation's mission, roles, responsibilities, and project objectives.
- Leadership roles will be assigned to students based on the their interests, qualifications, time commitment, and schedules.
Benefits to Student Volunteers
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Coordinate, manage, and execute real-life projects (i.e. from end to end)
- Learn project management, leadership, marketing and financial/fundraising skills
- Develop an impressive resume for college applications
- Receive coaching and mentoring from peers and Board Members
- Receive student volunteer hours
Are you seeking real-world Experience and Community hours?
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!
Let's ShamRock 'n Run
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.
Let's ShamRock 'n Run
Middle School Track Meet
Let's ShamRock 'n Run
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!
ArtWorks
Middle School Track Meet
Middle School Track Meet
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.
Middle School Track Meet
Middle School Track Meet
Middle School Track Meet
Volunteers help on the field coordinating water distribution, Awards, event set up and tear down
Adult Volunteers are welcomed!
First Lego League Challenge
First Lego League Challenge
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!
First Lego League Challenge
First Lego League Challenge
First Lego League Challenge
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 Opening Night
First Lego League Challenge
Middle School Track Meet
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.
Middle School Track Meet
Experience Your Environment
Middle School Track Meet
Student athletes from all the Middle Schools in Placentia - Yorba Linda School District compete in the yearly event.
ShamRock 'n Run
Experience Your Environment
Experience Your Environment
Community and high school student volunteers manage all of the logistics of our 5K & 2K Fun Run!
Experience Your Environment
Experience Your Environment
Experience Your Environment
A great day for Placentia-Yorba Linda unified school district families and students to get together and learn about our environment.
Vintage Prom Wear
Vintage Prom Wear
Vintage Prom Wear
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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.