"Everyday is Memorable"

The students in the Arc of Opportunity Winterim group have been helping out at the Arc Community Services Center in Fitchburg, MA for the past two weeks, interacting with adults that have developmental and physical disabilities. These students play games, draw pictures, and help the clients out in the workshop, a place where some of the more advanced clients can work for money. While they are doing these activities, the students talk to the clients about things like sports, music, and other favorites of theirs. The students occasionally find it difficult to talk to the clients, but for the most part they are able to have a conversation with them. When asked about any memorable moments they have had at the Arc, the students said, "everyday is memorable." They also said that the clients love having the students come and everyday the clients tell them that they love them and they will miss not having them around after Friday, the last day of Winterim. The students really enjoy going to the Arc, despite how exhausting it is, and they have found that they can learn a lot from being around these individuals.

From the Arc of Opportunity website

The Enrichment of Many Lives at the Arc of Opportunity

Students in the Arc of Opportunity Winterim group have been going to the Arc Community Services Center in Fitchburg, MA every day this week, helping out adults with mental and physical handicaps. These adults take part in daily activities like craft projects, games, and other recreational activities. LA students have stepped out of their comfort zones in order to enrich their own lives by getting to know people who are different than themselves and, at the same time, are helping out a good cause.