FAQ

Can the Harvard Foundation help in hosting a guest or organizing an event?

If individual students or members of student organizations have an idea for an event or guest they would like to bring to campus they are welcome to drop by the Harvard Foundation office or schedule an appointment to meet with full time or intern staff to discuss ideas. E-mail the office or a staff member directly, or simply call the office: 617-495-1527.

As a Harvard College undergraduate, how can I get involved with the Harvard Foundation?

There are lots of ways to become involved with The Harvard Foundation! First, make sure to subscribe to our social media accounts so that you're aware of all our great events! If you're looking to be more involved in the creation and planning of events on campus you can volunteer as an associate or apply to be an intern. 

Our hiring process typically begins early in the fall semester, when we release application forms here on the website. The application is composed of both a written and interview component. ...

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What are the roles of interns and associates and how do they differ?

Essentially, interns are part-time employees of the Harvard Foundation, and associates are volunteers. As an intern, you are expected to commit to at least 3 hours of work a week for all 4 years of your college career. The role of interns includes typical office work such as maintaing the website and social media accounts, in addition to creating and implementing ideas for programming such as film screenings and discussions. Attendance at weekly meetings is also required. While interns are paid, associates enjoy more flexibility. They work with the office on a year-to-year...

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How can my organization become part of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC)?

Only organizations that are officially recognized by the Office of Student Life (OSL) may apply to join the SAC. The process begins with a meeting held between SAC board and a representative from the organization. This representative must prove that the organization's mission overlaps with the mission of the Harvard Foundation. If the SAC board decides that your organization qualifies, then a vote involving all current SAC member organizations shall occur at the next general SAC meeting. A majority of the vote is required to confirm an organization's membership.