Photos courtesy of Project ServeThis year, Project Serve is offering volunteer opportunities in 12 diverse locations for students hoping to spend their spring break in the service of others. Members of the Pepperdine community will travel far and wide to “use their talents and develop perspectives needed to relieve injustice, oppression and poverty within their local … [Read more...] about Project Serve Offers Volunteer Opportunities for Spring Break 2019
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Peace, Hope & Justice Week Kicks Off
Photos by Lawrence Liu The department of Intercultural Affairs (ICA) partnered with the Pepperdine Volunteer Center (PVC) and the Health and Wellness Center to host Peace, Hope and Justice Week, going through Friday, promoting unity and equity. The week began on Martin Luther King Day as students participated in a National Day of Service by partnering with L.A. Works. … [Read more...] about Peace, Hope & Justice Week Kicks Off
Continuing to Step Forward
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Volunteer Center is encouraging efforts toward recent events through specific volunteer opportunities to help the people of the 50 counties affected in Houston by Hurricane Harvey. The Volunteer Center helps students give back to victims of recent hurricanes and mass shootings by raising awareness, setting up a blood drive with the Red Cross, … [Read more...] about Continuing to Step Forward
Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
Photos by Isaac Randel For five years, Pepperdine students and young adults with special needs have worked hand in hand to foster a sense of community in Malibu. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center joined with local Malibu charity Hand in Hand last Thursday and kicked off its first meeting of the school year at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue. The program, which aims … [Read more...] about Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
Pepp Steps Forward in Service
Photo by Terra Atwood You've just been served: the Pepperdine community came together Saturday to participate in the 29th annual Step Forward Day. Step Forward Day served up a storm after more than 1,000 volunteers gave back to 67 local charities. Students, faculty and alumni came together to serve organizations in both the Ventura and Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Pepp Steps Forward in Service