The SVC logo in a circle with various shades of green wavesSpartan Volunteer Corps (SVC) is a brand-new initiative offered by the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL). The corps will consist of 60 students, including 10 student leaders. SVC Leaders will play a pivotal role in designing new programs and enjancing existing ones that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Each of the ten SVC Leaders will receive a stipend of $250 per semester. They will also recruit and support a cohort of 5+ students, focusing on volunteering, community exploration, learning, and engagement.

 

PurposeA group of students in a warehouse wearing orange vests and smiling

  • To engage students in volunteering, educational programming, and professional development, fostering leadership within the community. 
  • To support students in promoting positive social change and community engagement.

 

Our SVC Leaders...

  • Support a cohort of 5+ student members within the Spartan Volunteer Corps, facilitating their participation in regular volunteering opportunities.
  • Identify up to three UN Goals that their cohort will focus on, implementing strategies throughout the academic year as part of CCEL's engagement calendar.
  • Model leadership in social change processes for cohort members, encouraging them to become change agents themselves. 
  • Facilitate professional development workshops to empower others in their leadership journey.
  • Attend professional development workshops and community partner meetings.

Meet the 2024-2025 SVC Leaders!

Aarav Contractor, Second-Year, Human Biology and Physiology Major

Jerimiah Dotson, First-Year, Prenursing Major

Berlyn Hillman, Third-Year, Humanities Pre-Law Major with focuses in English and Political Science, Business and German Minor

Myia Jefferson, Second-Year, Games and Interactive Media Major

Jasnoor Kaur, Third-Year, Neuroscience and Social Relations and Policy Major

Savannah Kue, Second-Year, Human Biology Major

Hope Lim, Third-Year, Nursing Major

Jazmyn Martinez, First-Year, Social Work Major

Sky Moore, Second-Year, Prenursing Major

Haylie Pohlman, Third-Year, Nursing Major

 

For more information, please contact KC Keyton at keytonkr@msu.edu.