United Way of Cumberland County (UWCC) and Cumberland County Schools (CCS) announce the launch of the Live United Student Volunteer Program which allows high school students to earn up to 200 hours of volunteer credit toward graduation. There are no requirements or prerequisites for admission to the program, giving each high school student in Cumberland County the opportunity to earn a LIVE UNITED graduation cord regardless of GPA or club history.

Volunteering with area non-profits allows students to explore new interests, learn new skills, educate themselves about the community they live in, and improve college prospects with community service. 

“This is a win-win for our community,” said Anna Rodriguez, Military Family and Youth Liaison for CCS. “Students are indirectly educating their families on agency services, agencies are getting a helping hand, and we’re building another generation of UW supporters who see what a little bit of sweat equity can do for the community.”

Students will be able to select projects by browsing a database of area non-profits. Based on their level of interest and the non profit’s mission, students will gain valuable insight into the inner workings of the service and non-profit sectors while being a catalyst for change in their community.  Area high schools will have a Live United Student Volunteer Program coordinator who will counsel students and oversee the input of volunteer hours in CCS’ Edmodo system.

About United Way
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way of Cumberland County strives to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: education, income, and health. At United Way, we recognize that lasting changes are achieved by addressing the underlying causes of problems. United Way partners with other nonprofit agencies to improve lives right here in Cumberland County. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.