Calvin College - Service-Learning Center

You probably work long hours, because you care so much about the people you serve. We're eager to hear your suggestions on good ways to work together.

Think of the Calvin College Service-Learning Center as a resource to help you meet community needs. We offer a well-organized program, responsible students and faculty members who want to integrate service into their courses.

Each year we place students in 120 to 160 organizations. Our staff, faculty and residence halls have built deep bonds over the years with some agencies and schools.

Community Partners Resources

Director's Welcome
How to Work with Us
Program Information
Streetfest
Position Description Form
Community Reflections
Alphabetical Agency Listing
Questions and Comments
Meet the Staff

Read why so many organizations welcome Calvin volunteers

Though we can't meet every request, we do our best. We give priority to serving organizations that

are incorporated
engage in developing the most disadvantaged people in our community
can provide structure and support students
are located in southeast Grand Rapids
want to involve students in both service and learning

I tell the college students, "This is a learning field for you, but I need you to put my families first." When Calvin students come here, they want to help so bad. I can feel it. They're open and adaptable- just do what needs doing.
And they're dependable.
They treat this like a job.

-Deborah Armstrong, senior case manager, ICCF Family Haven

Can't wait to get started?
Contact us in whatever way is easiest for you:

Phone us at (616) 526-6455
Drop in at our office in the Commons Annex
Email any staff member
Fill out and submit a service-learning position description form.
Send a message to slc@calvin.edu to advertise your service-learning opportunities in our weekly list serve.