Sierra Service Project's (SSP) mission is:
"Building faith and strengthening communities through service to others."

We are an independent, interdenominational Christian 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

2013 Summer Program

SSP is excited to announce the sites for next year's summer program. We will offer six one-week service opportunities beginning June 30, 2013. Locations are shown on the map to the right.

Our recent updates have included Tsaile, Arizona being selected as our site in the Navajo Nation and Chiloquin, Oregon replacing our site in McDermitt, Nevada due to facility use limitation.

Registration is online this year through MySSP, our online tool. Registrations are open where space is available, check out the current availability. Download the scholarship application.

SSP is looking forward to another successful summer serving those in need and building relationships. Learn more about the Summer Program or download the Information Packet and Preperation Packet.

2013-14 Weekend of Service Dates in Portland, Sacramento and LA

Next year will be SSP's fourth year hosting weekend projects for local youth groups that include many aspects of a typical week at SSP; fun, fellowship and service projects. We are working on developing our weekend dates for the 2013-2014 school year. If you have a weekend that your group wants to attend, email us so we can include that date!

View photos from the Los Angeles, Sacramento or Portland Weekend of Service projects.

If you are interested in scheduling a workday, weekend or week-long project for your youth, college, or multigenerational church group in Portland, Sacramento or Los Angeles, contact our office to discuss dates and logistics.

Learn more about our Weekend of Service projects.

Inside the Margins, SSP's monthly electronic newsletter

Calling all SSP Community Members! Sign-up to receive 'Inside the Margins,' our community monthly e-newsletter. Inside the Margins will help to connect all of the creative, loving and dedicated people who are part of the SSP Family. We'll bring you news of programs, people and the communities that we serve. We look forward to sharing the news and happenings of the Sierra Service Project community with you. Subscribe to receive Inside the Margins.

May: Volume 1 : : Number 8
April: Volume 1 : : Number 7
March: Volume 1 : : Number 6

Full Archive

Download the print Fall 2012 Newsletter that was mailed November 6th, 2012.

Supporter Survey

Have you ever wondered how you could use your time and talents and special gifts to help SSP? Have you wanted to get more involved in this organization, but haven't known how? Do you love SSP and want to help it thrive?

SSP's Board of Directors and staff realize that there are hundreds of talented people out there with a passion for building communities and seeing youth experience the joy of serving others. Financial donations are obviously a very important way that people like you support us, but there are other ways to help as well.

We've designed an online survey where you can tell us about what your are interested in doing and what your skills and connections are. To complete the survey, click on the link below.  Learn more about the survey.

Participate in the SSP Supporter Survey.

SSP Staff Alumni Association is Returning

After a few years on hiatus, the SSP Staff Alumni Association (SSPAA) is making a come back! Reconnect here.

MySSP Information Center for Group Liaisons

	If you are your group's liaison, click the button on the left to log into MySSP. Here you can register your group, pay an invoice, input participants on your roster and more. Priority registration ended 11/19 at 2PM. Registration is now available where space is available.
	If you are a new church to SSP, click the button on the left and fill out the form so that we can set you up with a log in.

Opportunities for Campus Ministries With SSP

SSP offers challenging service opportunities for Campus Ministries throughout the year, serving communities in Central America and in South Los Angeles. During the summer, teams of young adults learn about social justice and participate in service projects in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Learn more about our projects in Central America.

Campus Ministries also serve during alternative winter and spring breaks at our South Los Angeles site. These weeks include repair projects for the elderly and community centers in need, and social learning about the surrounding communities and city. Learn more about serving with your group in South Los Angeles.

Connect with SSP on Social Media

SSP now has a presence on facebook, twitter, pinterest and you tube. Following us through social media is a great way to see daily updates about the SSP world and connect with fellow SSP supporters.