Student-led. Community-powered.
Find your
passion.
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.
Small actions. Lasting change.
Our story800+
People Helped
200+
Volunteers Engaged
$30,000+
Funds Raised
13,000+
Volunteer Hours
Follow your curiosity
A place for every
kind of passion.
From the classroom to the court, turn what you love into something good for your community.
All programsA little curiosity goes a long way
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 passionThere's a place for you here
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 volunteerThe people. The moments. The progress.






