In 2013-2014, the Chaplains’ Office and Center for Learning in Action began coordinating funding and advising for Break Out Trips over spring break that involve projects in and beyond the Berkshires region. A general interest survey, detailed advice, guidelines, timetable, a Proposal Form, Budget Calculator, and additional resources are available at learning-in-action.stage.williams.edu/opportunities/bot.
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CLiA Community Outreach Associate
Help CLiA build community engagement at Williams by serving as one of our academic year Outreach Associates. Outreach Associates work on event and program organization, preparation and promotion. They also help with program logistics, reflection and revision in an area or on an issue of special interest.
Additional Information & Application:
learning-in-action.stage.williams.edu/opportunities/clia-community-outreach-associate/
CLiA Community Outreach Summer Fellowship
This paid summer program trains a small team of Williams students to help build better community service and experiential learning opportunities at Williams. The selected rising Sophomores and Juniors are initially oriented to the Berkshires and trained in key skill areas before spending the balance of their time immersed and leading others in community engagement work. This 8-week, 35-hour/week position reports to the CLiA Director.
Additional Information & Application:
learning-in-action.stage.williams.edu/opportunities/community-outreach-summer-fellowship
CLiA Office Assistant
The Center for Learning in Action hires students to assist in various aspects of our office and program operations during the academic year.
Additional Information & Application:
http://learning-in-action.stage.williams.edu/opportunities/clia-office-assistant
Local Education Outreach
For 20+ years, Williams has partnered with our local educators to create hands-on programming that serve the needs of the children and their families in a host of Berkshire County schools in the areas of science, writing, mentoring, homework help and more. Currently, more than 350 students participate and serve in K-12 schools in paid and volunteer positions in Williamstown, Lanesborough, North Adams and Pittsfield. We welcome your involvement and ideas, and look forward to hearing from you! Please visit the Local Education Outreach section of our website for more information.
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Student Leaders: Geff Fisher (ghf1@williams.edu), Jensen Pak (jjp2@williams.edu), Robert Hefferon (rth2@williams.edu), Evelyn Mahon (ebm3@williams.edu)
Faculty/Staff Adviser: Ben Lamb (bjl1@williams.edu)
Meeting Time/Place: Monthly, First Congregational Church
Our organization aims to provide an opportunity for Williams College students to learn and practice woodworking and related handicrafts in a safe and educational environment. We also aim to engage with the community through woodworking-related service projects with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. The club offers a place for students to create and work with their hands in a way that may not be included in their normal academic schedule, and a chance to engage in community service projects using the skills they have acquired through club activities.