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Office of Service-Learning

Serve with Purpose. Learn through Impact.

The Office of Service-Learning connects students, faculty, and staff with meaningful opportunities to engage our community through academic courses, campus-wide events, and ongoing volunteer efforts.

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Whether you're tutoring local students, collaborating with nonprofits, or reflecting on complex social issues in class, service-learning at Belmont helps you link what you're learning with real-world needs. It's about mutual growth, civic responsibility, and discovering how your education can make a difference in Nashville and beyond.

We facilitate:

  • Service-learning courses that integrate academic content with community engagement
  • Volunteer opportunities through Get Connected, our digital service platform
  • Service Wellness opportunities that count toward WELL Core credit
  • Campus-wide volunteering events like Community Fair and Martin Luther King, Jr. Joint Day of Service
  • Support and resources for faculty, staff, and community partners

Ways to Get Involved

Ready to serve, lead, or teach through service-learning and community engagement? However you're looking to get involved, we've got a path for you. Explore the options below to connect your passions, your coursework, and your community.

Service-Learning Impact at a Glance

Each year, Belmont students contribute their time, energy, and passion to service-learning efforts that create meaningful change on campus and in the community. Check out the 2023-24 snapshot to see the impact in action.

34,000+
Volunteer Hours Logged
268
Agencies on Get Connected
35
Service-Learning Courses
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