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Published 2/12/26 7:17PM

IMPACT 2026 Scholarship Essay Reader

PLUS ME Project
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Training: March 31, 2026 | 6–7 PM PST (virtual) A recording will be available if you are unable to attend. Reading & Scoring: April 3–17, 2026 Read and score essays on your own schedule using a provided rubric.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    IMPACT 2026 Scholarship Essay Reader

    The My Story Matters Scholarship was created to encourage high school students to write and share their personal narratives. The IMPACT scholarship will honor five seniors whose reflection on their life experiences has inspired them to impact their community.

    You can volunteer to help PLUS ME select five high school seniors to receive the $1,000 My Story Matters IMPACT Scholarship by scoring their personal story submissions.

    Commitment:

    • Training: March 31, 2026 | 6–7 PM PST (virtual)
      • A recording will be available if you are unable to attend.
    • Reading & Scoring: April 3–17, 2026
      • Read and score essays on your own schedule using a provided rubric.

    Express interest on Idealist or Sign up directly here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/c7def7d3ca044cbf2481c2cde2f45470?r=use1

    Your time will help ensure their stories are seen, valued, and celebrated.

    Questions? Contact Jordee Kopanski at jordee@theplusmeproject.org

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    2519 West Avenue 30, Los Angeles, California, US

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