Mission
The Service-Learning Center equips Calvin University students, staff, and faculty to learn reflectively, serve lovingly, and engage wholeheartedly with our neighbors in the pursuit of justice, vibrancy, and shalom in Grand Rapids and the world.
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Service-Learning Facts and Stats
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54,000
total amount of service-learning hours logged by Calvin students in a year
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195+
total active agency partners
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223
international service-learning placements
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59
total number of faculty offering academically-based service-learning
Get involved
Integrate your studies, gifts, and passions with service through your classes, your residence hall, or your own initiative. Become well acquainted with service-learning and how it applies to the needs and strengths of Calvin’s surrounding communities.
Service-learning opportunities
Current service-learning opportunities. Check out our database if you're searching for something in particular.
Enter service-learning hours
Scholarships
- The Service-Learning Center awards five scholarships annually, three based on student applications, and two based on staff nominations.
The Service-Learning Center helps connect Calvin University students with local organizations to assist in serving community needs while enhancing the learning experience of students.
Post an opportunity
Opportunities to serve and learn with your organization can appear in our online database that is updated weekly
Host a StreetFest Group
Curious about being involved in our biggest service-learning program of the year? Each fall we pair groups of incoming students with a community partner for a day of service-learning. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in hosting! Find our contact info here.
Service-Learning Information & Context
Check out our publications section to learn more about how and why we do what we do.
You can participate in service-learning by modeling life-long service as a mentor in our various programs and integrating a service-learning experience into your class style.
Academically-based service-learning
Calvin's ABSL program seeks to connect theory and practice in the classroom
Scholarship nominations
Nominate a student that has exemplified a commitment to service in the community and a commitment to friendship within the university community
You may have left Calvin, but you will never stop serving and learning. The S-LC can be an ongoing resource for you in this life-long project and you can be a resource for us. Stay involved with the S-LC as an alumni partner.
- Mentor a StreetFest group or organize your own day of service-learning
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