Federal Work Study/Community Service Program
Program
In compliance with Federal Work Study requirements, at least seven percent of Federal Work Study funds must be used to support student work study placements in off-campus, community service organizations.
The Federal Work Study/Community Service Program is an opportunity for students to work in a not-for-profit organization while earning their Federal work study money. Work study positions are available in the areas of health care, education, literacy, math tutors, social services, legal services, environmental issues, and housing.
In the past, students have worked for:
Chinatown After School Program, Boston, MA
Artists for Humanity, Boston, MA
Boston Partners in Education, Boston, MA
Chinatown After School Program, Boston, MA
Dimock Community Health Center, Roxbury, MA
The Garden in the Woods, New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, MA
Mc Lean Hospital, Belmont, MA
Natick Community Organic Farm, Natick, MA
Transition House, Cambridge, MA
Wellesley Words on Wheels, Framingham, MA
Women in Public Policy Program, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Eligibility
Students who have been awarded Federal work study may use this funding to be paid at off-campus jobs requiring Federal Work-Study participation. If you are unsure of your eligibility, contact Student Employment at stuemp@wellesley.edu.
Placements
Assistance is provide in finding an off-campus placement. To make an appointment to speak with Melissa Hawkins, Director of Service and Stipend Programs, contact the Center for Work and Service at extension 2352.Goals and Requirements
A) The program strives to provide students with:
- a valuable work experience in a community service setting;
- greater exposure to community service as a career opportunity;
- development of professional work ethics and responsibilities;
- an in-depth understanding of and appreciation for the existence of community service organizations.
- a mature and committed part-time staff member;
- a student engaged in supervised learning exercises designed to complement her "on-the-job" learning experience;
- an additional human resource that can bring energy, ideas, creativity and a variety of skills to the organization;
- an opportunity to introduce and encourage longer-term volunteer and career involvement in community service work.
Salary
Student participants are paid by contributions from the Federal Work Study Program (75%) and the community service placement organization (25%). All Federal Work Study/Community Service Program placements are paid $9.00 per hour and students average 10-12 hours of work per week.
The placement organization will receive a bill from Wellesley College at the end of each semester based on the hours submitted by the student on her timecards. Organizations can anticipate a one year contribution cost to range from $680 to $816. If the organization is unable to pay the 25% due to financial restrictions, or if they are a public school or not-for-profit educational program, they may be exempt from paying the 25%.
Please contact Melissa Hawkins, 781.283.2357, to see if funds are available in these situations.
Program Coordinators
- Melissa Hawkins, Director of Service and Stipend Programs, Center for Work and Service
- Laura Till, Associate Director, Financial Services
