Become a Summer Search Referral Partner

The San Francisco office currently works with over 70 schools and youth organizations around the Bay Area and is focused on developing outreach to: Bayview, Hunter’s Point, the Tenderloin and Visitacion Valley in San Francisco, and Richmond in the East Bay.

Students MUST be nominated by a recognized referral source – teachers, guidance counselors, youth agencies - and cannot directly apply to Summer Search.

Summer Search uses the following criteria to select students:

1. “RAP” Characteristics—Summer Search selects students based on three core characteristics: Reflection, Altruism, and Performance. This means Summer Search looks for students:
   
   
   • Who can be introspective, and are open to examining and changing their behavior and future
   • Who are empathetic and show care for others: the kids who volunteer to help and show gratitude.
   • Who show that they can work hard to achieve their goals.
2. Demographic Characteristics:
   
   
   • Age—at the time of enrollment, candidates are high school sophomores aged 17 or less
   • Income—candidates should qualify for a free or reduced price school lunch
   • Immigration Status—candidates are documented or are on a clear path in the documentation process towards legal status

If you are a professional working with high school students in a school or agency setting and are interested in nominating students for Summer Search, please contact our outreach staff.