CAP Manager

Babson College Service and Justice Community Action Program (CAP) is an opportunity for work-study-eligible students to do community service for up to 20 hours a week and get paid for it through Federal and Babson work-study funding. YOU MUST BE FEDERAL WORK-STUDY ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.  

Student Managers will have a host of additional responsibilities, ensuring their team gains real-life experience at a non-profit organization while at the same time gaining a greater sense of some of society’s problems and what can be done to help. Listed are opportunities in 8 different non-profit organizations available in Spring 2024. 

Job title: Community Action Program  

Department/Division: Service and Justice Programs 

Supervisor: Stanley Wang 

Extension: x5565                                                         

Email: swang@babson.edu 

Pay: $16.00

Job Description: 

Community Action Program students will attend a weekly program in a nonprofit providing assistance to individuals and families in under resourced communities.  All programs with times and dates are listed below.  Travel is provided in a Babson vehicle to all off-site service locations.  

Qualifications: 

• You must be FEDERAL WORK-STUDY ELIGIBLE to apply for this program. 

• Please check your student work-study to ensure that you have work-study prior to applying 

• Interested in utilizing your entrepreneurial mindset to create a positive social impact 
• Have volunteer experience and are flexible. 

• You must be able to attend training on Friday, January 26th from 12:45-2:00 PM  

Descriptions/Schedules of Community Assistance Programs Available:  

Needham Housing Authority Afterschool Program (on-site) 

Mentor  

Monday and Wednesday, 3:15 to 5:45 PM

The Afterschool Programs focus on providing mentorship through after-school homework help and providing safe and fun activities for the children who live at the Housing Authority.   

Hoops and Homework, Framingham(on-site) 

Academic Mentor 

Monday and Wednesdays, 3:30 to 6:00 PM 

The Afterschool program takes place at the Framingham Housing Authority. 

TechMates (on-site)  

Senior Citizen Technology Mentor 

Tuesdays, 3:00 to 5:00 PM

Teach various technology skills to seniors living in public housing residences in Framingham. 

Harvard Square Church Meals at Christ Church (on-site) 

Meal Server 

Thursdays, 3:15 to 7:15 PM

Help prepare, serve, and clear a community supper for about 100 guests in need of a meal.  

Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore (on site) 

Construction Aide 

Fridays, 10 AM to 2 PM

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping homeless families by providing shelter, food, clothing, furniture, education, and advocacy. 

Big Brother Big Sister (Babson campus) 

Mentor 

Every other Saturday 1-4 PM on Babson’s campus 

BBBS provides youth ages 7-12 from the Boston community with strong and enduring one-to-one friendships that change their lives forever. During 14 on-campus Saturday outings, Babson students will spend time with their Little exploring campus, playing games, and having fun.  

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Volunteer

Saturdays, 10 AM to 1 PM, 1 to 4 PM

VITA offers free volunteer tax return services to low-income households, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking taxpayers.

Babson Youth Entrepreneurship Program (BYEP)

Mentor

Training: January 26, 9 AM-12 PM

BYEP Partners:              Karatu, Tanzania - Fridays 8:45 to 10 AM (starting 2/8)

 South Sudan - Fridays, 8:45 to 10 AM (starting 2/8)

 Brazil - Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:45 to 6 PM (starting 2/5)

 Boys and Girls Clubs - Saturday 3/23 (in-person), Thursday 4/4, Thursday 4/11, Thursday 4/18

Teach Entrepreneurship to Youth Virtually through the Babson Youth Entrepreneurship Program. BYEP curriculum is created and taught by Babson College students. The Babson students teach the Entrepreneurial Thought and Action methodology and present on topics that help participants gain the skills necessary to prepare for work.

All mentors must complete a 4-hour training session and attend weekly planning meetings.

Salary : $16