Ramp it Up! with Yachad
"An amazing experience! I learned so much, not only about construction and carpentry, giving back, and leadership, but about myself and my capabilities. I surprised myself with how much I was able to do."
- Ramp it Up! Participant
Ramp it Up! with Yachad is a summer program for high school students who have completed their freshman year. Students spend a week building an accessibility ramp for a lower-income homeowner with disabilities. Work is done under the supervision of a professional carpenter and counselor. Using team work, 4x4s and power tools, students develop leadership skills, learn about issues of poverty, civil rights and the Jewish values of tikkun olam - repairing the world.
30 SSL/Community Service Hours are generally awarded.
Session Dates:
Session I: June 18 - June 22
Session II: June 25 - June 29
We have not selected the project sites yet, but please note that all sites are accessible via Metro and we arrange pick up/drop off from Metro station and site.
Spots fill up quickly, so please apply as soon as possible. Please find application form on the upper right of this page.
We accept Rampers on a rolling basis. Acceptance is based not only on first come/first served, but the quality of the application as well. The Sponsorship Fee ($400) will not be requested until after acceptance.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us
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Check out Rampers' testimonials: David , Andy, Ashley, Tamar
If Ramp it Up! doesn't work for you check out We the People or Mitzvah Party opportunities too.
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