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Community Service Learning Center
The Community Service Learning Center prepares students to become active, global citizens who are committed to a life of community engagement and democratic participation.
Looking for Summer Service Opportunities?
Check out our Community Engagement Opportunities page to find service opportunities that fit your interests and your schedule!
Don't forget to log your hours in Laker Link to participate in our Summer of Service and to keep track of the hard work you put into serving your community!
For more information on how to log your hours, visit our Track Your Service Hours page.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
Upcoming Events
Democracy 101: Doing Democracy Through Advocacy
October 27, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
This session focuses on affordable housing on a local, state, and federal level. Join us as we discuss what it looks like to create affordable housing, and how that process is impacted by gentrification...
Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan
November 2, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sign up to donate blood and give back to your community! RSVP on LakerLink
Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan
November 16, 2021 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sign up to donate blood and give back to your community! RSVP on LakerLink
Democracy 101: Doing Democracy Through Activism
December 1, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn about immigration policy, the experience of immigrants in our community and the issues that community organizers are addressing through immigration activism. This event is INT 100/201...
Recognition
2019 NASPA Civic Learning Democratic
Engagement Collaborative Program Award
2020-2021
Voter Friendly Campus!
2019 NASPA Gold Excellence Award
GVSU Votes!
2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
The Community Service Learning Center is a part of the Office of Student Life, which is a department of the Division of Student Affairs of Grand Valley State University.