Registered Student Organization Handbook

Community Service Learning Center

Our Mission is to prepare students to become citizens of a global society and challenge them to be committed to a life of community service.  The center is responsible for helping students, staff and faculty create or find volunteer opportunities, network with local non-profit agencies, and advertise volunteer opportunities available n the community. 

Guided by the Social Change Model

The Social Change Model specifically focuses on strengthening:
Individual Values * Group Values * Societal Values

Social change refers to creating positive change within the community that in some way benefits the community.  Social change leaders are those who work collaboratively to ensure that change occurs.  Some have described social change leaders as being focused on collective action, shared power, and having a passionate commitment to social justice and civic engagement. 

The Offerings of the CSLC include:

  • Coordination of monthly blood drives through the American Red Cross and Registered Student Organizations.
  • The Michigan Service Scholars Program, where students commit to doing 300 hours of community service in exchange for a $1000 Americorps Education Award. 

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES? HERE'S HOW!

Log onto Volunteer Net

A databse used to search current volunteer opportunities in the West Michigan area. 

Users can also log and track all of their volunteer hours and experiences during their time at GVSU and after they graduate. 

Make an appointment

A brief one-on-one meeting (called a Volunteer Meeting) conducted by the staff of the CSLC allows us to connect students, faculty and staff to volunteer opportunities specific to their interests. These brief meetings can be scheduled by calling the CSLC (616.331.2468) front desk during normal business hours (10am- 5pm) in KC 1110B.

Join ALHPA PHI OMEGA - National Service Fraternity

SERVE OTHERS, DEVELOP your personal LEADERSHIP SKILLS and CREATE life-long FRIENSHIPS

Since 1925, more than 17,000 young men and women throughout the United State have been serving youth, the community and the nation on more than 358 college campuses, making Alpha Phi Omega the nation's largest collegiate fraternity.

 

For additional information on membership please email apogvsu@gmail.com.

Be a Part of the GVSU Community - Participate in Campus Wide Days of Service

Make A Difference Day 

Each fall the CSLC organizes this national day of service, over 300 students volunteer at local non-profit organizations in the Greater Grand Rapids area at the same time, how exciting! Registration is on-line through the Community Service Learning Center website www.gvsu.edu/service.

Community Outreach Week 

A different volunteer experience every day! During this week of service the CSLC provides opportunities to volunteer in the community, learn about local agencies in need of volunteers and hear motivational speakers on the importance of community outreach. Registration is on-line through the Community ServiceLearning Center website www.gvsu.edu/service.

Learn about the needs of the community and how you can help!

Attend the Volunteer and Opportunities Fair

Visit with community organizations to learn more about volunteer opportunities in the greater Grand Rapids area. Representatives from various organizations with differing community focus will provide information about their volunteer and internship opportunities as well as sign up volunteers on the spot!

Want your Organization to do More or Better Service?

Request a Consultation or Workshops on Demand

 

Visit the SOC for more information on WOD!

  • Consultation meetings on developing service-learning trainings and activities
  • Research on service-learning
  • Assistance with securing internal and external grants resources
  • Issues education seminars
  • Volunteer skill set training
  • Assistance in creating volunteer projects for student organizations and others
  • Support for all civic engagement, volunteerism, service-learning activities on campus

 

Be involved in the behind the scenes action!