Community Engagement and Service
Community Engagement and Service is a branch of the Hub for Spiritual Life that focuses on providing students with opportunities to serve in the local community surrounding Pepperdine and beyond. A central tenet of Pepperdine’s mission is that “knowledge calls ultimately for a life of service.” Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to put this statement into action by hearing and understanding the hearts of the student body and providing them with service opportunities that align with their goals and passions in areas such as education, accessibility, sustainability, human rights, and more.
Service invites belonging, and we strive to infuse an essence of belonging into every space we facilitate. We focus on convening and connecting students of all backgrounds to meaningful community engagement and service opportunities on and off-campus. This area offers regular opportunities to contribute to community impact within and around the university. As God’s stewards, we put our faith into action as we join God’s work towards shalom in the world, whether individual or communal, physical or spiritual, local or global.
By giving students a deeper understanding of what genuine service looks like, we hope to equip them as they leave this university to be difference makers in their community and world.
Contact Us
Director: Christin Shatzer Román, ext. 7757
Assistant Director: Olivia Robinson, ext. 4520
Location: TCC 230
Upcoming Service Opportunities
Stay up to date with all upcoming volunteer opportunities. View a complete list of service projects provided by Community Engagement and Service.

Step Forward Day
Save the date! Step Forward Day 2022 will be on Saturday, September 10. Celebrate this longstanding Pepperdine tradition with us as we serve community partners throughout the local area. Check back frequently to see when registration opens.

Fall 2022 Red Cross Blood Drive
Swing by the Fireside Room to save a life October 4-October 6, 2022! Sign up to donate.

Hand in Hand: Every Thursday at 4:00pm to 4:45pm on Zoom
Hand in Hand connects people of all abilities to have fun and learn new skills together! Check out their website for more information and the Zoom link! Contact Katie Ross for in-person service opportunities starting in April.

Good Tutors, Virtual Tutoring one hour a week!
Good Tutors, who is looking for virtual tutors to connect with K-12 students who could use a little extra academic support and encouragement. Good Tutors does a great job of intentionally matching tutors and students to ensure a good fit. If you'd like to learn more, contact Tracy.

Teach English at the Malibu Labor Exchange
The Malibu Labor Exchange is a local community organization that links primarily Spanish speaking immigrants with local job opportunities. Between 8-10 am, members gather at the Labor Exchange to await employment offers for the day. Our job as volunteers is to engage with the community and give them a chance to practice their English with us. Volunteers should be ready to talk with members of the Labor Exchange. Our presence is much appreciated by members of the Labor Exchange community, and students love to practice their Spanish as well! Click here to sign up! Resuming in Fall 2022.
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