HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Greater Ottawa County’s Jr. Day of Caring had nearly 500 students from Lakeshore Middle School volunteering their time.
On Friday May 5, eighth grade students in Grand Haven volunteered at more than 25 local nonprofit organizations and parks on Friday, May 5. Students tackled projects such as landscaping, park clean up, providing middle school tours to incoming students and connecting with local senior citizens.
Students can continue to volunteer through United Way after middle school with the Students LIVE UNITED program during high school. Students who join the program track their volunteer hours, build leadership skills and have the opportunity to earn awards from United Way and the Governor of Michigan.
Support for a portion of the Junior Day of Caring student transportation was provided by GrantStation.
