Though we might call it “being socially responsible” today, taking care of our community and the people who live there is one way we bring the words of Jesus to life.

Because the value of volunteering lies in more than just how it looks on a résumé. It lies in lending a hand. Restoring dignity.

It lies in reminding someone who’s been broken of the beauty that’s still within them.

At Liberty University, there are hundreds of ways for you to align your sense of social responsibility with your passions — so you will not only feel joy but spread it.

At Liberty, you are not only able to prepare for an exciting career – but you can also learn to give it meaning — living out the words of Jesus.

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Students and faculty come together to serve the Lynchburg community.


As the serving arm of the university, LU Serve develops partnerships with churches, ministries, and other service organizations and connects them to university departments and students. 

LU Serve provides experiences that: 

  • Promote developing a Christian worldview as it relates to lifestyles, decision making, personal integrity, and social responsibility
  • Develop a sense of responsibility to mankind which includes selfless service, as well as active and clear communication of the Christian faith
  • Offer opportunities to glorify God and promote the Gospel of Christ
  • Display Christian commitment and virtue through serving local churches, as well as social, civic, athletic, artistic, and scholastic organizations

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LU Serve Workshops

LU Serve Workshops give you the chance to explore important local issues and discover practical ways to serve your community. Each session is led by a practitioner from a local organization who brings real-world experience and insight to the conversation. You’ll engage with topics like poverty and community development, foster care, nutrition deserts, prescription drug abuse, and even how to start a nonprofit.

These workshops are designed to equip you with the knowledge and perspective you need to serve effectively, whether you’re volunteering locally or preparing for a future in service-based work.

Campus Serve

Campus Serve is a student-led initiative that’s been connecting Liberty students to local service opportunities since 2002. Every week, more than 150 students step up to serve in 12 different locations across the city, including Daily Bread, Parkview Community Mission, and Heritage Green Assisted Living Home.

Whether you’re drawn to children’s ministry, Bible study, elderly care, manual labor, or poverty alleviation, there’s a place for you to give your time and talents. Campus Serve is more than a volunteer opportunity — it’s a chance to grow in compassion, build relationships, and be the hands and feet of Christ in your own backyard.

CSER (Christian Service)

As a residential undergraduate student at Liberty, completing CSER (Christian/Community Service) is a powerful opportunity to grow through service. Through LU Serve’s CSER program, you’ll partner with civic organizations, nonprofits, and churches to serve others on campus, throughout Lynchburg, or even around the world.

This experience is designed to deepen your understanding of selfless service as a Christian discipline while also supporting your academic journey, career development, and personal growth. Whether you’re mentoring, volunteering, or leading in your community, CSER gives you the chance to make a real impact while living out your faith in practical ways.

Throughout the year, student-athletes from Liberty’s 20 NCAA Division I programs serve the Lynchburg community and surrounding area under the #FlamesGiveBack initiative.

One special activity is the annual Hop on Pop Reading Day at Yellow Branch Elementary School in Rustburg, Va. Student-athletes, dressed in Dr. Seuss costumes, read to children, pass out popcorn, and play games. Over the past three years, student-athletes have collected more than 6,000 books to donate to the school.

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