Students’ Extension of Resources through Voluntary Efforts (SERVE) is an organization of student volunteers under the supervision of the Lasallian Community Development Center (LCDC) at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas (DLSU-D). SERVE is dedicated to extending services to the university and its partner communities, focusing especially on those who are marginalized.
SERVE has been a home for DLSU-D students who wish to volunteer and engage in various community services. The organization values its student volunteers for their role in embodying the Lasallian mission through their acts of service. Under the guidance of LCDC faculty, SERVE aims to offer formation and accompaniment programs and activities that foster holistic growth, essential for the volunteers’ journey.
SERVE Formation Track
| Initial Common Experience (ICE) | An initial activity that provides information to understand the concept of volunteerism in the context of being Lasallians. Specifically, it serves as a general orientation for new recruits, providing a comprehensive overview of what SERVE is all about. |
| Self- Awareness Seminar (SAS) and Leadership Training |
The activity helps volunteers discover and appreciate their uniqueness and giftedness; and gives input on leadership concepts, especially servant leadership. |
| Experiencing Social Realities (ESR 1)/ Pakikipamuhay - Summer Immersion |
The activity broadens the awareness and understanding of volunteers on prevailing social realities and to commit and embrace the Spirit of Lasallian Volunteerism. The Seminar provides input on understanding social realities guided by Catholic Social Teachings of the Church, Lasallian Guiding Principles on Social Development, Lasallian and Lasallian Reflection Framework; and Immersion (pakikipamuhay / Pakiki-Alam) that provides exposure to community/ institution with critical reflection and processing of experience. |
| Summer of Service (SOS)/ Batch Implementation Project |
The activity offers volunteers the chance to develop their own projects, fostering creativity and innovation. This initiative also enhances their appreciation of their roles as key partners in community development.” |
| Regular Involvement and Common Experience (RICE)/ Facilitators’ Training |
The activity equips volunteers with facilitating capacities of the members; and provides other supplementary activities to SERVE for active participation and commitment. |
| Career Pathing Seminar (Career Options)/ Career Pathing in LsVP Communities |
The activity seeks to present mission or volunteer work as a career option to graduating students. The activity is designed for SERVE graduating students. |
| Communion In Mission (Volunteers’ Congress) |
The activity aims to provide a venue for thanksgiving and strengthening of camaraderie among volunteers, and faculty members. |