Transportation

The Civic Engagement Office has five mini-vans that can be used by student groups and organizations for engaging in off-campus service experiences. We hope that with access to transportation, more students are able to be more civically engaged. The use of the vans is a privilege and this policy lends clarity for students to be successful in their use of the vans. 

All inquiries for a van shift must be submitted via form. All requests are reviewed by the Associate Director of Civic Engagement and will be done on a weekly basis. In the case of an urgent request, please submit it via form and email the Civic Engagement Office (civicengagement@wellesley.edu). We understand that some partners may take longer than others to solidify a schedule with volunteer groups. For that reason, all Fall semester service will not start before October 1st and Spring semester service will not start before February 1st. 

Van Request Form

Student Groups & Opportunities

These oppotunities are available through various student organizations or through our office. All of these opoortunities offer transportation!

Wellesley Big Sibs
Group Mentoring at Mother Caroline Academy in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM). This is a full-year commitment on Monday afternoons starting on September 29th, 2025. In order to be a volunteer, you will need to schedule an interview with Victoria Rozzi at BBBSEM and complete a background check. Questions? Contact Victoria Rozzi - vrozzi@emassbigs.org.

Schedule:

• 2:45 PM - Vans leave campus
• 4:00 PM - Group Mentoring starts in classroom. Bigs are assigned 3-5 students and run activities with their group.
• 5:00 PM - Programming ends and vans depart.
• 6:30 PM - Arrive back on campus, traffic permitting.

Wellesley for Boston Care for the Homeless Program
The mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

Robogals
Driven by a bold vision, ROBOgals is committed to transforming the underrepresentation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Through innovative initiatives, workshops, and mentorship programs, ROBOgals ignites a passion for STEM within young girls worldwide to engage and empower young women into engineering and related fields.

Wellesley Alzheimer’s Buddies
The Wellesley chapter of the National Alzheimer's Buddies is a group of volunteers that seek to create bonds and make friendships with Alzheimer's residents in a nearby memory care facility in order to alleviate the emotional and social distress associated with the disease.

Wellesley for Boston Children’s Hospital
Being able to volunteer at a clinic/hospital catered to children brings a new sense of gratitude to students, as we often lose sight of the big picture. The chance to play with kids with a calculated life expectancy allows students to appreciate their ability to learn and drives them to work harder after seeing how happy the patients are regardless of their health situation.

Other Opportunities

Looking for something different? Check out Boston Cares to find one-off experiences or weekly offerings off-campus.

Boston Cares
Boston Cares is the largest volunteer agency in New England, a member of the Points of Light Global Network, and an award-winning leader in the volunteer engagement sector. Filling more than 20,000 volunteer spots annually in support of more than 150 Greater Boston schools and non-profit agencies, we offer a wide array of programs and opportunities that make it simple for you to volunteer no matter how busy your schedule. We believe volunteers transform communities through service and civic engagement.