The Volunteer Center works to...

• Connect PLU with the community.
• Plan all-campus events.
• Provides information about specific volunteer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

The Volunteer Center is an integral part of the Center for Community Engagement and Service. To find out other opportunities available to students, check out the Center for Community Engagement and Service website!

Mission Statement

As demonstrated by the PLU mission statement Educating for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Leadership, Service, and Care, service is a key part of Pacific Lutheran University's goal. Taking this to heart, many professors are beginning to incorporate service learning in their curriculum. This allows students to experience the world through service and connect it to their academic studies. Aside from class requirements, however, many students seek volunteering opportunities on a personal basis simply to enhance their lives and the lives of others.

Paid Service Opportunity!

Contribute to your local community by working with children, youth, and young adults at Peace Community Center in Tacoma. The Peace Community Center is devoted to working with Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood kids to reach their full potential by building strong relationships with good role models. AmeriCorps works through the Peace Community Center to give community members the opportunity to help others.

Click here to view the AmeriCorps position description manual

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full time for 10 1/2 months (September 1, 2012- July 15, 2013)
• No experience is needed
• Passion for issues including social justice, youth, and service work
• A desire to grow in personal cultural competence
• Experience in higher education, preferably a Bachelors degree

BENEFITS:

• Modest living allowance
• Health coverage
• Child care
• Forbearance of student loans
• Possible housing
• AmeriCorps Higher Education Award up to $5.350 to pay off student loans

POSITIONS:

• Elementary Program (3)  Click to apply
• Middle School Program (3) Click to apply
• High School Tutors (2)  Click to apply
• High School Mentors (3) Click to apply
• Alumni Support Program (1) Click to apply

For more information visit the Peace Community Center website at http://pcc.peacelutherantacoma.org/

Spring 2012 Office Hours

Monday: 11:30-4pm

Tuesday: 11:30-2pm

Wednesday: 11:30-4pm

Thursday:11:30-2:00pm

Friday: Office Closed 

Last day of Spring Office Hours is Thursday, May 18th.

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