Buttenwieser Public Service Academy Training Registration

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Buttenwieser Public Service Academy trainings are open to affiliates and community partners of Harvard University, the Phillips Brooks House Association and the Harvard Public Service Network. Are you a member, affiliate and/or community partner of one of these groups?

NOTE: If you are not sure if you qualify, please email sdc@pbha.org


  • Tutor Certificate is for afterschool tutoring volunteers.
  • Mentor Certificate is for 1-on-1 relationship match-based volunteers.
  • Teacher Certificate is for classroom-based volunteers.
  • ESL Training is recommended but not required for volunteers in Chinatown Citizenship, Chinatown ESL, and PEN ESL.
  • Working With the Elderly is for:
    • Elderly 1-2-1 volunteers who have not attended this training before AND have been in the program for fewer than four semesters
    • Pets as Therapy volunteers who have not attended this training before
    • Recommended but not required - Alzheimer's Buddies and HARTZ volunteers
Advocacy & Organizing
Details for Advocacy & Organizing trainings are TBD. Check this form later in the spring term for more information.
Attend all 4 and receive the Advocacy/Organizing Certificate! Come develop tangible skills and build a base of knowledge around advocacy and organizing. Each session is facilitated by someone who is well practiced in community organizing in the Boston/Cambridge area and beyond.










Details for this training are TBD. Check this form later in the term for more information.






Details for this training are TBD. Check this form later in the term for more information.


Details for this training are TBD. Check this form later in the term for more information.

Details for Advocacy & Organizing trainings are TBD. Check this form later in the spring term for more information.

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Public Service Academy tracks completion of training for programs and records certificates for resume and reference purposes. PSA commits to engage a diverse set of service volunteers in leadership development and skill-building.











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(Only the 1st floor of the Phillips Brooks House building is wheelchair accessible. The SOCH is fully accessible. Any other locations will be communicated directly to registrants.)

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Everyone loves to eat

Most trainings include a break for lunch/dinner (provided) and all have small snacks and treats. The following information is only used for that purpose.


Your selections are complete once you press "Commit to Attend" below. Please watch for an email 3-5 days prior to the training(s) for which you registered. The email will confirm your registration and contain details about the location.


If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca at sdc@pbha.org

Contact the Student Development Chair