Volunteer
Are you a Boston-area alum of HBS or the Kennedy School? Looking for a way to apply your talents, and give something back to the community?
The CAP program is an excellent opportunity for volunteers (alumni primarily from Harvard Business School and some from Harvard Kennedy School) to meet and work with fellow alums from a variety of graduating classes and backgrounds, to gain insights into the inner workings of nonprofits, and to have a real impact on local organizations. Teams typically consist of about six alumni, who work side by side with the leadership of the nonprofits between October and May. The time commitment averages about 4 hours per week, though varies in intensity during that period. We recruit volunteers in August and early September so watch for our emails or send us your contact info at info@cap-hbsab.org. This booklet explains more about CAP. For tips on how to make your project more successful, please read our volunteer guide.
Volunteers tells us they find working on CAP projects satisfying and valuable on many levels.
“I enjoyed the intellectual, political and business challenges working with the team and the client in developing a strategy. I particularly liked working with my teammates and the client’s Board.”
“It felt great to be able to offer insight and advice that the client valued so highly. It was personally invigorating to get out of what I do every day and think about new problems with new people.”
