Pepperdine Volunteer Center
Welcome to the PVC
We hope you will decide to make service to others a large part of your Pepperdine experience, and we are here to help you discover an opportunity that is right for you. We invite you to learn about the needs of our community and the ways in which you can make a difference through the ongoing and one-time service opportunities that the PVC offers.
Upcoming Events
Hunger & Homelessness Speaker Series
November 12 & 19, 2009
Chapel Credit Given, All events will be held in Plaza Classroom 188
November 12:
Standing on Stone: Building Foundations of Compassion
Speaker: Hollie Packman, Co-Founder of Standing on Stone Ministries
Standing on Stone (SOS) is a Christian grassroots movement, made up of 100% local volunteers who have a passion to serve the poor, needy, and lonely in Malibu. S.O.S is dedicated to benefiting Malibu through its work, and every donated item and dollar goes straight to those in need. Volunteers develop relationships and community as the first step in helping people make a transition from where they are to being healthy, productive members of our community.
Hollie will share her own personal story, describing her journey from a graduate from Pepperdine University to business executive to what it means to live a life of service as a follower of Jesus Christ. Pre-register for the event to secure your spot.
November 19:
Christians Taking Action Against Hunger & Homelessness
Speaker: Al Sturgeon, Law Clerk Program Volunteer with Public Counsel of LA
The Public Counsel of LA is the largest pro bono public interest law firm in the world. It is dedicated to advancing equal justice under law by delivering free legal and social services to the most vulnerable members of the LA community, including abused and abandoned children, homeless families and veterans, senior citizens, victims of consumer fraud and nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities.
Through his work, Mr. Sturgeon hopes to serve and incorporate Jesus' message of compassion and love for others as well as share his knowledge of social justice issues pertaining to hunger and homelessness in order to encourage others to take action. Pre-register for the event to secure your spot.
Salvation Army Shopping Spree
November 19, 2009
The Salvation Army of Santa Monica hosts the 25th annual Children's Shopping Spree for disadvantaged children between the ages of 5 and 12. We will brighten the lives of 100 children selected from elementary schools in our community. Each child receives $100.00 donated by Sears.
As a Pepperdine University student, you can join us in carrying out this worthy effort by making yourself available to be an escort accompanying a child through the department store and helping the child to make their selections. Pepperdine Students have participated with this event for many years, and we can guarantee that this event will be a highlight of your Holiday Season. Please join us!
