Project V.A.N. (Volunteers Around Needham) provides youth (ages 13-17) with the opportunity to participate in one-day community service projects around the Needham community. Project VAN began during the summer of 1998 at six sites and has grown larger since then. Project VAN is generously funded by the Needham Community Council.

Each Project VAN day includes an orientation to the organization’s mission before getting to work with activities such as socializing with residents at senior living facilities, cleaning out storage areas, playing with youth and more! Lunch is provided daily. A typical days runs from 10am - 2:30pm.

Click here to read participants’ comments about Project VAN in previous summers

Click here to see pictures, newscasts and articles about Project VAN in previous summers
  
                     Project VAN 2012 will be running on the following dates:
                                             July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26

                                       Youth may register for one, a few, or all days.
                                  In order to accommodate as many youth as possible,
       some participants may not be able to  attend all the dates for which they initially register.

                                  Click here for registration information and forms     

                                           (registration opens on April 30, 2012)                     

                         For more information about Project VAN, please contact
             Michelle Butman at 781-455-7500 x266 or at