Get Involved
There are numerous ways to support the mission of the Campus School, whether by making a donation, volunteering, or attending one of our events. Your efforts allow us to purchase new equipment, hire staff, and offer valuable new experiences to our students. Thank you!
Donate
We welcome donations of any amount, which help ensure the continued development and growth of our programs. It's easy to make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, or you can send a check, made out to "Campus School at Boston College," to:
Campus School at Boston College
Campion Hall, Room 197
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Volunteer
Every year, hundreds of undergraduate student volunteers bring energy and enthusiasm to the Campus School classrooms through a variety of University service programs. Many of our volunteers describe their time at the Campus School as a formative part of their Boston College experience, and some have gone on to pursue careers in special education.
Founded in 1996, the Campus School Volunteers at Boston College (CSVBC) is composed of BC undergraduate volunteers who share the Campus School vision, as well as their talents, time, and commitment to realizing the potential in all students. CSVBC works to raise awareness about the mission of the Campus School throughout the Boston College and greater Boston community. Composed of nine committees, CSVBC Volunteers fundraise, host events, and engage with students, parents, and staff at CS on a regular basis. CSVBC members are encouraged to build relationships with students and families and promote opportunities to create and build friendships between Campus School students and Boston College undergraduates; through the Classroom Buddy and Literacy Buddy programs. Campus School students are paired with one or two BC students to spend time together working on crafts, reading books, or listening to music. Other community events include holiday parties, semi-formal, broom hockey, trivia, and more. In addition, CSVBC focuses on several fundraising initiatives including running the Boston Marathon and Cambridge ½ Marathon, the Annual Arts Showcase, trivia nights, and an annual spring event.
The mission of the Boston College PULSE Program is to educate BC undergraduate students about social injustice by putting them into direct contact with marginalized populations and social change organizations and by encouraging discussion on classic and contemporary works of philosophy and theology. Placement at the Campus School offers an opportunity to learn and carry out programs alongside classroom staff. These include innovative techniques in educational, therapeutic, and health care delivery. PULSE students have the opportunity and experience of assisting in a classroom setting while developing their own understanding and caring about individuals with disabilities. PULSE students dedicate 10-12 hours a week at the Campus School assisting teachers and specialists with daily classroom and service team responsibilities.
4Boston is BC's largest weekly service organization. Volunteers serve four hours each week of the academic year with community partners in the social service, healthcare, or education sectors and engage in one hour of group reflection centered on community, social justice, and spirituality. 4Boston Volunteers assist with older student social groups, technology, administrative support, and social activities for 4 hours a week at the Campus School.
The Parent Advisory Group (PAG) is an organization of the parents/guardians of Campus School students and staff members. The purpose of the PAG is to promote communication and understanding between families and the Campus School staff in order to enrich the experience of students at the Campus School. The PAG meets monthly to discuss a range of pertinent school-related matters with the school administration with a focus on programs and services.
Our Marathon Volunteers
This year, three runners joined a long list of athletes who have completed the Boston Marathon on behalf of the Campus School, raising more than $30,000.
“It’s something I’ve never experienced anywhere else—at hospitals or even other schools—something intangible but palpable. You can really feel the love. It’s more than wanting to help—it’s passion and real friendships.”