Service Leadership Program
Become a Leader Who Serves
At the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, the Service Leadership Program gives you more than just leadership training — it connects you to Saint Louis University’s Jesuit mission and our deep commitment to community engagement.
As a service leader, you will grow into an ethical, forward-thinking leader with strong technical and critical thinking skills. You will learn what it means to lead through service and make social change a central part of your life and career.
Since 1996, SLU students in the program have completed over 150,000 hours of service. You will have the chance to volunteer with impactful organizations across St. Louis, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Food Outreach, Loyola Academy, Ronald McDonald House, SLU’s Campus Kitchen, and many others.
Ready to lead with purpose? Join a community of students making a real difference on campus and beyond.
Student Spotlights
Dennis Osafo
Service Day: A Treat
Worth Sharing
Read More About Dennis
Kim Busch
Junior Achievement Day
in a Day
Read More About Kim
Molly Meer
Senior Reflection
Service Sites
- Almost Home
- Arch City Defenders
- Billiken Bounty Food Resource Center
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis
- Campus Kitchen
- Christian Activity Center
- College Church Outreach Program
- Covenant House
- Criminal Justice Ministry
- Crisis Nursery
- Employment Connection
- Firm Foundations
- Food Outreach
- Hope Lodge
- International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis
- LifeWise STL
- Labre Ministries for the Homeless
- The Little Bit Foundation
- Life Bridge Partnership
- Loyola Academy of St. Louis
- Mission: St. Louis
- Missouri Jobs with Justice
- Places for People
- Ronald McDonald House
- St. Francis Community Services Southside Center
- St. Patrick Center
- Third Baptist Church
To earn the Minor in Service Leadership, students must meet the following requirements:
- Complete 200 hours of community service
- Participate in 12 leadership workshops
- Successfully complete 15 credit hours of approved coursework
These experiences are designed to help you grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact in your community.