Community Action

 

What is Community Action at Vassar College?

Community Action is an organization that is run by students that works closely with the Field Work Office. We support and assist many programs and volunteer opportunities in the Poughkeepsie community. Currently, our coordinators are helping students to volunteer in the following areas:

Hunger and Homelessness

Contact: Heather Axford, HeAxford@Vassar.edu, X 3890

Latino Outreach/Women's Services

Contact: Sarah Klieger, SaKlieger@Vassar.edu, X 3757

Youth, Mentoring and Tutoring

Contact: Lauren Weinstein, LaWeinstein@Vassar.edu, X 2934

Disabilities/Special Events

Contact: Lauren Forbes, LaForbes@Vassar.edu, X 2906

Community Action Coordinators can be reached in the Vassar Volunteers in North Main 171 @ extension 5312 and during the following office hours:

Monday: 2:00-4:00

Tuesday: 11:00-1:00

Wednesday: 2:00- 4:00

Friday: 10:00-12:00