To challenge students to embark on a journey of development through the coordination of service to the college, to the Church, and to the community. Service Learning is to serve as the principal coordinating office working with students in support of volunteer and service related activities and to foster and enhance the commitment to service by Eckerd students.

To work with community agencies in order to deliver volunteer services to them and to coordinate the match between student volunteers and agencies.

To work with faculty in support of service, illustrating the powerful connection between theory and practice by integrating community service with academic coursework.

To support Eckerd's campus groups by providing support to help them reach their vision of community involvement.