By Jordan Walter ’24, staff writer 

Looking for ways to give back to the community this spring semester? LVC has several service opportunities that help support different causes both on and off-campus.  

Almost every Saturday, LVC will be hosting a service event that will support organizations such as The Caring Cupboard, Habitat for Humanity and the American Foundation for Children with AIDS. 

If Saturdays aren’t a good fit, every Monday or Tuesday there will be additional service events hosted by LVC student-run organizations in the Chapel. The nights of service will be held at 7 p.m. and will benefit local non-profits.  

There will also be three Dutchmen Serve meetings with a discussion about what it means to build a strong community. The dates for these meetings are Feb. 17, March 22 and April 12. Each meeting will have their own topic regarding community, such as the feeling of belonging and purpose. The meetings will feature guest speakers from local non-profit organizations.  

Long-term opportunities are also available to students looking to give back. These include mentoring or tutoring local elementary/middle schools, book buddies, Compeer virtual buddies and emergency shelter workers. For students interested in joining any of these long-term service opportunities, contact Jen Liedtka at liedtka@lvc.edu  

For more information and to sign up for any of these events, go to Redbook.