2023 Student Service Program Application

STUDENT SERVICE PROGRAM APPLICATION

Class of 2028
Terms of Agreement / Expectations

By submitting this application, you verify you are currently a sophomore (or equivalent) in a Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas based high school or academy who is eager to learn about leadership and how to better serve their community. In applying, you agree that you are willing and able to commit to participation in the Student Service Program for your junior and senior (or equivalent) years. Program participation includes attending in-person monthly meetings , attending monthly service projects, engaging in team building, implementing and completing a fundraising campaign, participating in an overnight orientation retreat sometime in early August, and potentially attending service-learning trips in June 2027 (domestic) and June/July 2028 (possibly international), and being matched with a mentor with whom you meet virtually on a quarterly basis. Applications are due March 27th, 2026. Remember that you can save and return to your application until that date. Feel free to email Krystle Pitts at krystle@ryannecefoundation.org with any questions.
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SECTION 3: VOLUNTEER HISTORY (Not Required)
Number of volunteer service hours completed during your high school career
Nonprofitsand community organizations you have had the ability to serve with during your current high school career
Other volunteer history you would like to share

SECTION 5: VIDEO SUBMISSION (Weighted at 30%)
Please submit a video (no longer than 3 minutes) about why you want to join our Student Service Program and why you believe it’s important to be service-minded.

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If you cannot upload directly using the above "Choose File" application feature, feel free to link to your video on a shared platform or app (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, etc.). When possible, please ensure link/video settings allow us to Download, so we can save your video to your applicant file.
If you have any trouble sharing, please email Krystle Pitts at krystle@ryannecefoundation.org.

SECTION 6: SHORT ANSWER (Weighted at 10% each)

Please type a response to the short answer question below in narrative format. Response should be limited to 250 words or fewer.
How do you plan to balance your time on the Student Service Program with your academics, relationships, work, and other extra-curricular activities?*

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What does the phrase “Power of Giving” mean to you?*

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SECTION 7: ESSAY (Weighted at 20% each)

Please type a response to the short answer question below in narrative format. Response should be limited to 1,000 words or fewer.
Many great leaders are determined and committed to their causes. Write about something you feel passionately about and explain how you could lead others to also care about your cause.*

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SECTION 8: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (Weighted at 10% each)

Please upload only THREE letters - you can choose THREE from the five options below. If your recommender would prefer to email the letter directly to the Ryan Nece Foundation, please have them email Krystle Pitts at krystle@ryannecefoundation.org.
Letter of recommendation from a nonprofit or community service organization (church, scouts, service club, etc.)representative with whom you have completed volunteer work.

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Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.

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Letter of recommendation from a person in your network who can speak to your potential success in our Student Service Program.

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Letter of recommendation from a person in your network who can speak to your time management skills.

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Letter of recommendation from a person in your network who can speak to your passion for or interest in community betterment.

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Reminder: If your recommender would prefer to email the letter directly to the Ryan Nece Foundation, please have them email Krystle Pitts at krystle@ryannecefoundation.org.

SECTION 9: ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION (Not Required)
Please describe any limitations you may have when it comes to activities you can participate in.
We may have resources to help with virtual access. Would you need access to resources if meetings became online or virtual?
We may have resources to help with transportation. Would you need transportation to meetings or volunteer events?

STUDENT SERVICE PROGRAM APPLICATION