Want to get involved?

Wondering how you are going to fulfill your 10 required community service hours this semester? Let us help you decide!

School on Wheels

School on Wheels is a local non-profit that provides one-on-one tutoring and school supplies to homeless children from kindergarten through 12th grade, and they are always looknig for volunteer tutors. Make a big difference in a kid's life. It requires only a one hour commitment per week. Read more and apply online at www.schoolonwheels.org or email administration@schoolonwheels.org for more information.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity builds houses for in-need families throughout L.A. and the country. Attend a volunteer orientation to learn more about the opportunities available around USC. Orientations in the future will occur on September 22, October 3, and March 20 at various locations. See the website www.habitatla.org for more information.

Heal the Bay

Interested in helping the environment but don't have a lot of time? Then check out the beach cleaning opportunities through Heal the Bay at www.healthebay.org. They're a great way to fulfill community service hours. There's no need to attend a volunteer orientation and training session--just show up! Events range in duration from 1 to 4 hours apiece. Fore more information, see their list of opportunities at www.healthybay.org/Volunteers.aspx.

USC Volunteer Center

If you haven't found something you like, you can learn more about volunteer activities by visiting the Volunteer Center in the Student Union Building, Room 202, or at their website:  http://sait.usc.edu/volunteer/. Don't procrastinate! Take the time now to pick a project that speaks to you and make the commitment to make a difference this fall.

To download a Spring 2007 volunteer hours form, please click here.

If you have questions or ideas about how LPE as an organization can become more active in the community, or you would like to help plan a community service project, contact Celeste Kidd DeFreitas, the Community Service Chair: celested@usc.edu.