When: each Wednesday at 1pm. We usually wrap up by 3pm
Where: we’ll meet at the blue building on campus
What: we do tasks to move campus forward - everything from classroom set-up to deep cleaning; landscaping to recycling
Who: a dedicated crew of local volunteers show up each week. North House staff, interns and two-week workstudy folks all help out too!
Why: because it’s actually pretty fun! It’s a great way to meet folks from the community, learn about craft, and help out a local non-profit. Also, you earn course credit! An hour of class for an hour of work. (see compensation specifics below)
Frequently asked questions:
Do I need to sign up?
No application or pre-registration required! Just come down to the Blue Building on the North House campus at 1pm on Wednesday and we will put you to work!
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! All kids under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. Smaller kids are usually enthusiastic about dusting and sweeping! We can all work together to get the work done.
How does compensation work?
An hour of work is roughly equivalent to an hour of class! For each hour of work, Work Study earns an hour of tuition credit worth $13.86 per hour. The tuition rate for courses varies, but this hourly rate reflects the average tuition rate of $111/day; some courses may cost more and require a student to log more hours of work to fully cover the tuition.
How do I sign up for a class?
Work Study participants looking to use tuition credit must register in person or by phone. Payment of the materials fee is required upon registration. Tuition Credit will be applied at the time of registration; if a tuition balance remains, it is due at the time of class start.
A few longer and higher cost classes like Build Your Own Timberframe and Sail Training Trips have a combined tuition & materials fee. If you're interested in applying work study to the tuition portion of one of these classes, reach out to discuss if this could work and what portion of the total could be paid for using work study credit.
North House’s cancellation policy applies to tuition credit. If North House must cancel a course, students will receive a full refund of tuition credit or payments made for that course. Students who cancel their enrollment more than 21 days prior to the first day of the course will receive a refund of their tuition credit less a $100 cancellation fee to cover administrative costs. In recognition of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for courses, students who cancel their enrollment 21 days or less prior to the first day of the course are not eligible for a refund.
Learn more about the two-week extended work study sessions here.