The Arc of Essex County is now accepting applications for its Student Champion Program, offering students in grades 3 to 12 an exciting opportunity to make a difference in their communities while promoting inclusion and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Student Champions serve as ambassadors for The Arc’s annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run, Family Walk, and Fun Fest. Through fundraising, recruiting friends and family, promoting the event, and volunteering, these enthusiastic young leaders help raise awareness of The Arc’s mission while inspiring others to get involved.

The program is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, gain volunteer and fundraising experience, build friendships, and connect with other young people who share a commitment to kindness, empathy, and inclusion. Students do not need to have a personal connection to The Arc to apply, just a desire to make a positive impact.

In recent years, our Student Champions played an important role in making Building Tomorrows a success, and we can’t wait to meet the next round of participants. Interested in becoming a Student Champion? Visit the Student Champion Program page to learn more and apply.