Student-led. Community-powered.
Find yourpassion.Make it matter.
Passion Exploration Project (PEP), founded by high school students, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students to discover and pursue their passions through hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, and community engagement.
800+
People Helped
200+
Volunteers Engaged
$30,000+
Funds Raised
13,000+
Volunteer Hours
01 / The possibilities
What makes you light up?
You bring the curiosity. We’ll bring a place to start.
Explore all programs
A spark in actionLearning / Your starting point
A little knowledge. A lot to give.
Academic Tutoring
Founded in February 2023 by Chris Qin (Co-President), Anthony He (Co-President), and Jacob Weng (VP) PEP started with a Singapore Math tutoring program serving 32 students with 21 volunteers. The organization expanded into academic and enrichment classes, reaching over 100 students with 35 volunteer instructors by fall 2025.
Explore this programNo one has just one passion.Find a few more with our passion quiz
Three questions. Zero wrong answers.
Not sure where to start?
Let’s find your spark.
Three quick questions. A few new possibilities. Discover a PEP program that feels like you.
Find my passion02 / Find your people
Good things start
with showing up.
Bring your time, your ideas, or simply your willingness to help. We'll build the next chapter together.
Your next chapter
Volunteer with PEP
Teach something you love. Coach a new skill. Help a neighbor. There's more than one way to make a difference, and it starts with showing up.
Become a volunteer
