Sierra Service Project’s purpose is to build strong connections and resilience among communities, by equipping volunteers in home repair skills and community-based projects. Making necessary home repairs accessible to historically underserved residents allows communities to thrive and individuals to safely age in place. Inherent in the purpose is the specific involvement of youth and young adult volunteers. SSP’s mission is to:
“Build faith and strengthen communities through service to others.”
Join Us for a Summer Week!
Each summer, SSP youth, young adult, and adult volunteers work with partner communities throughout the Western United States between late June and mid August. Participants do not need any experience with home repair work or power tools to volunteer. Bring your group to volunteer with us to help residents safely age in place, and develop life skills and cultural humility in the process.
Details about our summer program can be found in our 2024 Information Packet. More information on how to prepare for the service-learning experience and all aspects of your trip can be found in the 2024 Preparation Packet, released each spring.
Stay tuned for summer 2025 information! To provide input on our program schedule and offerings, please complete the Summer 2025 Interest Survey by September 1.
SSP Blog
Tool libraries bridge gaps between neighbors by providing people with the literal tools needed to make home improvements – often for free.
“This past winter, here on the Navajo Nation we had more than average snow fall. Actually, Nihimá Nahasdzáán (Mother Nature) blessed us with an abundance of snow. As the winter slowly progressed over the six month time period it seemed like everyday we were blessed with more snow.”
As we explore the ‘Branching Out’ theme, our goal is to establish and fortify connections: with ourselves, with the people in community around us, and our sense of purpose or the divine.