Apparo volunteers bring not only technical expertise, but also a deep commitment to learning, connection, and impact. One such volunteer is Jean Pierre LeJacq, a seasoned technologist with Salus CM whose passion for using technology to strengthen social impact organizations shines through in every engagement.
From Curiosity to Community Impact
Jean Pierre’s journey with Apparo began through a professional connection who encouraged him to learn more about the local nonprofit and social welfare ecosystem to enhance his understanding for his work with his startup Salus CM. Salus provides cloud-based case and incident management software that enables organizations delivering human services to track, act, and report on their mission -driven work, aligning it closely with Apparo’s work. With a background in international social impact technology, he saw Apparo as an opportunity to better understand the challenges nonprofits face closer to home.
As Jean Pierre shared, “You really need to learn more about the nonprofit community and the social welfare community in the local area, and Apparo is a great way to start. And boy was that right! I have learned so much.”
That learning quickly turned into action, as Jean Pierre became actively involved in Apparo’s cohort programs and Tech Therapy engagements.
Applying Deep Technical Expertise Where It Matters Most
As a volunteer, Jean Pierre has supported multiple Apparo initiatives, including cohort-based work and hands-on Tech Therapy engagements. Much of his work focuses on helping nonprofits build strong technology foundations, particularly around data, security, and everyday tools.
In one of his early engagements, Jean Pierre helped a nonprofit think through data privacy and protection at a foundational level. “It was really laying the groundwork,” he explained. “Data privacy and data protection is incredibly important. Once data privacy and protection are in place, nonprofits can focus on what really matters: their mission.”
Drawing from his Tech Therapy engagements with nonprofits like Home4Me and National Alliance on Mental Illness, Jean Pierre emphasized how limited time and resources shape their technology challenges. “They’re stretched so thin,” he said, describing situations where staff struggled with basic access to systems and accounts. In one engagement with Home for Me, he recalled, “They couldn’t get into their accounts, so I had to help them recover the account.”
Despite the complexity nonprofits often face, Jean Pierre finds the work deeply rewarding. “From a very practical point of view, it’s been incredibly valuable and important for us,” he shared. “And it’s just so nice to be able to make a difference for these organizations. They’re so challenged by time and budget, and they really, really appreciate the little bit of work that we can do for them.”
Why Skilled Volunteering Matters
For Jean Pierre, skilled volunteering is meaningful because it creates impact on both sides. Nonprofits gain access to expertise they may not otherwise afford, while volunteers gain insight into real-world challenges.
He’s also motivated by how impactful even small changes can be. “Tech is just too hard, unfortunately,” Jean Pierre said. “But even a little bit of knowledge goes a long way to help these nonprofits.”
Building Connections
While many engagements happen virtually, Jean Pierre values in-person collaboration whenever possible. “I’m more of an in‑person person,” he said. “We could get so much more done in person.”
As a local volunteer, he’s enjoyed visiting nonprofit partners, meeting staff face-to-face, and seeing firsthand how their missions come to life. Those moments of connection reinforce why he continues to give his time and expertise through Apparo.
Encouraging the Next Generation of Volunteers
Jean Pierre is also a strong advocate for encouraging others, especially students and early‑career professionals, to get involved with Apparo.
“I do try to point them to joining Apparo just so they can learn a little bit,” he said. “What is it like working in nonprofit and actually get some hands-on experience?”
Thank You, Jean Pierre
We are grateful for Jean Pierre’s generosity, insight, and dedication to helping nonprofits do better through technology. His thoughtful approach and commitment to impact exemplify what Apparo’s volunteer community is all about.
Apparo’s Program Manager, Yenting Liu shared, “Jean Pierre is the kind of volunteer every nonprofit hopes to work with. He is knowledgeable, deeply engaged, and always willing to help. His patience truly stands out, as shown by his months-long support of a nonprofit to resolve critical platform access issues that were holding them back. He has also helped nonprofits review and strengthen their processes to ensure they are compliant, providing clarity and confidence at critical moments. In a short time, Jean Pierre has built trust and excitement across our community, from Apparo staff to nonprofits and fellow volunteers. We are so grateful that he has joined the Apparo community and for the impact he continues to make.”
Thank you, Jean Pierre, for all you do to support nonprofits and strengthen our community.
Find out how you can volunteer with Apparo here.
