Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism
Welcome to the Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism (CSLV)! The CSLV offers community service, service-learning and leadership development opportunities that complement students’ academic experiences while strengthening the University’s connection to the Memphis community. Take some time to explore our pages and find the type of involvement that's right for you.
Our Impact
Slogan: Engage. Lead. Serve.
Positioning Statement: The Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism is the University of Memphis hub for service, leadership development and community-based learning. The office connects students, faculty, staff, and community partners through experiences that build belonging, strengthen academic learning, develop civic responsibility, and prepare students to lead with purpose in Memphis and beyond.
Mission: The Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism advances student success by connecting students, faculty, staff and community partners through meaningful service opportunities, leadership development, civic engagement, and reciprocal community-based learning.
Vision: The Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism aspires to cultivate thriving global leaders who foster authentic connections, belonging and positive community impact in Memphis and beyond.
By the Numbers
During the 2025-2026 Academic Year:
Over 1400 students volunteered over 14,000 hours to yield an economic impact of $402,266.71 back to the greater Memphis Community (economic impact is a measure of the value of volunteer time by The Independent Sector).
53 students and 9 staff members participated in the Alternative Break Experience Program and contributed a total of 1,240 hands-on community service hours.
Across 14 Tiger Leadership Institute workshops, over 100 students attended and gained invaluable leadership skills.
Undergraduate Weil Scholars had an average 3.64 cumulative GPA in comparison to the undergraduate campus average of 3.18.
Emerging Leaders had an average 3.56 cumulative GPA in comparison to the undergraduate campus average of 3.18.
For more information, please contact us at service@memphis.edu or stop by the office in the University Center, suite 214.