Empowering teens, Strengthening communities
RSM Teens is a youth-led philanthropic organization connecting teens in Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas with meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Grades 7–12 · $75/year · 501(c)(3) application pending
Why join
More than volunteer hours.
RSM Teens is built around what actually changes a high-schooler's trajectory — agency, real responsibility, and the people you do it with.
Meaningful Service
Hands-on volunteer work with vetted local nonprofits — the kind of impact you can see.
Leadership & Teamwork
Monthly meetings designed to build real leadership, communication, and project skills.
College & Résumé Strength
Verified service hours, signed certificates, and stories worth telling in your application.
Ownership
Teens lead the projects. You identify needs, organize the team, and make it happen.
A Lifelong Habit
Build the kind of service mindset that outlasts high school and shapes who you become.
How it works
Three steps to get started.
Apply
Email info@rsmteens.com and we'll send you the membership form. Dues are $75/year and cover insurance, software, awards, and operations.
Attend monthly meetings
We meet in person once a month from September through May. Members attend at least 6 meetings a year.
Log 40+ service hours
Volunteer in-person with our partner nonprofits and record your hours in Track It Forward.
Service awards
Recognized by the City of RSM.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold certificates issued by RSM Teens, signed by the Mayor of Rancho Santa Margarita, and stamped with the official city seal.
See the award tiersPartners
We serve alongside great local organizations.
In their words
"RSM Teens allows me to serve my community, develop as a leader, and build lifelong friendships along the way."
Ready to rise with us?
Membership is $75/year, open to grades 7–12. Email us and we'll send you everything you need.
Fill out the interest form