HISTORY OF HELLER SERVICE CORPS

Heller Service Corps was founded in 1965 as Collegiate Educational Service Corps.  Starting with only six students, and renamed in 2002, Heller is now one of Furman's largest student organizations.

Heller is a two-time nationally award winning umbrella service-learning entity. In 1972, Heller received the National Volunteer Award from National Center for Voluntary Action.  In both 2008 and 2009, Heller received the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction from the U.S. Department of Education for both overall service and service to disadvantaged youth.

Heller Service Corps is engaged learning at its best.  Through the years, thousands of Furman students have brought their talents to the community and have positively affected the lives of countless people, making Heller Service Corps a lasting legacy of Furman's commitment to engaging students and serving the community. 

Each year, more than 1800 students work both on and off campus serving people with disabilities, working with children, addressing community concerns, and participating in the medical field.  Will you be one?