Agency: Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, Inc.

Description: Easter Seals UCP Virginia provides programs and services for people with disabilities. Project SUCCESS SS (Southside) is a service learning program for middle and high school students WITH and WITHOUT disabilities. The group researches, plans, and implements community services projects. After each project, the group reflects on and celebrates the work they have done.

Meetings are every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30p.m. Projects are every 4-6 weeks.

Must be attending a middle or high school to participate.

Impact Areas: Community Enrichment, Health & Wellness: Disability Services

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Children/Youth, Construction/Home Repair, Education, Environment, Hunger, Special Events, Outdoor Projects, Homelessness, Literacy

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Good Communication skills, Garden/Landscaping, Tutoring/Mentoring, Construction, Art/Music/Drama, Youth Leadership, No skills needed, Artistic/Crafty, Good with kids, Good with animals, Event Planning

Accommodations for volunteers with disabilities: You will have the opportunity to request accommodations after you sign up for this project.