The Leadership and Service Center's mission is to develop students through leadership
education and community engagement to make an impact at Carolina and beyond.
Make An Impact
The time you spend in a student organization , as a community volunteer or working on the job can help you enjoy greater success during college and in the years ahead. The Leadership and Service Center is a free, on-campus resource that can help you build your leadership skills , impact your community and expand your education beyond the classroom.
We're happy to help today's Gamecocks grow into the next generation's leaders. How can we help you?
Peer Leader Opportunities
Peer Leader opportunities in the Leadership and Service Center provide students a
chance to develop their leadership skills, practice leading high-performing teams,
and give back to their communities. The 2025-2026 Peer Leader selection process will
open on Monday, February 17th , and close on Sunday, March 2nd , at 11:59P. If you have any questions about the Peer Leader selection process, please
contact Dani Dix .
Expand all Alternative Break Trip Leader
Alternative Break Trip Leaders are given the opportunity to plan fall, winter, or
spring alternative breaks around a social issue that is important to them.
Camp Cocky Leadership Retreat Counselor
Assist in the planning and execution of the Camp Cocky Leadership Retreat, an off-campus
retreat focused on high-performing teams, high ropes courses, and personal leadership
development.
Community Service Ambassador
Community Service Ambassadors have the unique opportunity to select a local agency
with which they will serve 75 hours between the fall and spring semesters while engaging
with a cohort of peers in a service curriculum.
Leadership and Service Ambassador
Leadership and Service Ambassadors (LSAs) are student workers and leaders who play
an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the Leadership and Service Center.
These students have the opportunity to engage with the Leadership and Service Center
staff as well as visitors while supporting the programs and services the office offers.
LSA's will also have an opportunity to work as first-year peer coaches, assisting
first year students on ways to get involved on campus.
Service Saturday Site Leader
Service Saturday Site Leaders have the opportunity to engage intently in their community
throughout the semester.
Build Skills and Serve Others
The University of South Carolina experience should be educational, fun and safe for
everyone. We are deeply committed to the health and well-being of our campus community.
If you or a fellow Gamecock are experiencing a hurtful or harmful situation, please
visit our campus wellness and safety page for helpful resources.
Russell House 227 Columbia, SC 29208Phone: 803-777-7130Fax: 803-777-7132Email: lsc@sc.edu