Working With Those With Special Needs

My mother is a special needs teacher. Ever since I was a young girl I have helped volunteer at various events such as the Greenville County Special Olympics. This year the Greenville Olympics were held in April, however there are still ways to help. There are many fund-raising activities that you can help out with. Just check out http://www.so-sc.org/ to find out more information about all of the opportunities to serve. Also, if you live in Greenville County, we have the Washington Center for Special Needs. The Washington Center "provides opportunities for students to explore and develop potential for independent functioning and community involvement by addressing students' individual needs and creating a partnership with home, school, and community." This is a great place to volunteer. They have a summer program called "extended school year for special needs in Greenville County" students arrive at Washington Center at eight in the morning and stay until eleven. There are many different classes and each teacher could use some help so if you would like check out http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/washctr/index.asp