Qualified college graduates and graduate-level students who are selected as RARE participants assist communities and agencies in the development and implementation of plans for achieving a sustainable natural resource base and improving rural economic conditions.
Participants receive a living allowance, a housing allowance and medical health insurance.
Participants may also be eligible for relocation assistance. RARE is administered through the University of Oregon s Community Service Center and is in its seventh year of operation. Since then, RARE has placed over 130 RARE participants who have written over 140 grants, bringing in over 3.1 million dollars to rural communities. RARE participants have a variety of backgrounds and bring to their communities a wide range of experiences.