CCE On Volunteering
Students have numerous and varied opportunities to volunteer throughout their time at Bard, but are sometimes not sure how to get started or are worried about overcommitting. The CCE has information about local agencies interested in volunteers with commitments ranging from weekly visits to one-time projects.
Annual Volunteer Fair
Each September, CCE joins community organizations to cosponsor a volunteer fair with more than 40 agencies recruiting Bard students, high school students, families, and local residents to volunteer. Planning begins each spring as collaborators from Red Hook and Kingston reach out to nonprofits, NGOs, and schools. Positions on the 2013 planning committee are available by contacting Karen Gardner at kgardner@bard.edu or contacting the CCE at 845-758-7453.
Al Quds Bard
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship
Living and working in the West Bank, Al-Quds Bard Fellows serve as full-time writing tutors for Al-Quds Bard Honors College for Arts and Sciences (AQB) undergraduate and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs.
Maple Lane Community Center
Build, Learn, Play After-School Program
The Maple Lane Community Center (MLCC) is an after-school program that provides stimulating educational and cultural creative programming. By focusing on productive collaboration, the MLCC provides a framework for each student to express and utilize their unique voice in shaping the world.