Student Involvement



Global and Urban Service

The Perkins Center at SPU trains and mentors co-curricular student-led ministry teams in reconciliation and community development. Students learn cross-cultural competence, sustainability, and service, and explore vocational calling.


Student Programs

Miroslav VolfCityQuest

Incoming freshmen make a difference in Seattle when they arrive at SPU.

Students for a Latreia service day.Latreia

Learn about the quarterly volunteer opportunities around the Seattle area.

Students for a Latreia service day.Camden

Spend winter break in Camden, NJ learning about community

SPRINT - Seattle Pacific UniversitySPRINT

See where SPU students are serving internationally this summer.

Urban Plunge - Seattle Pacific UniversityUrban Involvement

Find ways to volunteer weekly with a team of students in Seattle.


“I’m not from Seattle, [because of City Quest] now I know of an organization I could volunteer with. Also, the work we did helped feed 5,000 needy families. That’s pretty cool!”
—SPU freshman about CityQuest