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Knowledge. Generosity. Community.

For Volunteers

“I am thankful for the CSO because it introduced me to the Northampton community and has supported me in forming meaningful relationships with community members. Whether I am on or off campus, my experience as a student volunteer has strengthened my Smith career in a very special way.”
—Beverly ’18

Transportation

Walking

If you don't drive there are several partnering agencies within walking distance or on a bus route. If you do walk, please be aware of your surroundings. Set up a time to talk with someone in the Jandon Center to find out about some of these opportunities.

Bus

If your community service activity is on a bus route, check the PVTA bus schedule.

Private Vehicle

The Jandon Center's transportation policy does not allow students to use their own private vehicle to drive other students or program participants for Jandon or CSO-sponsored community service projects.

Smith College Vans

The Jandon Center maintains four vehicles to assist students in getting to community service partner organizations, Jandon Center-related initiatives and projects, and religious services.

Using a Jandon Van

Jandon Vans

First-Time and Returning Users: before reserving a van, you must ensure that you are up to date on your Smith College Van Certification. Students are required to get recertified every school year. Please follow the steps below to begin or confirm your driver credentialing:

Once you have completed these steps, you will be cleared to start driving Smith vans (both for the Jandon Center and any other Smith programs). 

Working with Children and Youth

If you will be working with children under 18, you must complete Minor Safety Certification and an in-person CORI certification with Ash Sabripour in the Office of Student Affairs. Make an appointment with Ash here.

Reserving a Jandon van:

  • Complete this online form with the date of your trip so we can connect the reservation to your Smith email.
  • Vans are not guaranteed until you have received an email confirmation.
  • Be on the lookout for an individualized email confirming your scheduled day/time (recurring each week for weekly programs).
  • Collect your key packet Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm the week that you will be using the van.

Keys are located in the Jandon Center, room 013 on the lower level of Wright Hall. The Jandon Center vans are located in the Helen Hills Hills Chapel parking lot. 

Before you leave:
  • You must complete the pre-visit form digitally using your phone (if you do not have a smartphone, one of your passengers can likely assist).
  • Scan the QR code attached to the key using your camera app and complete the required fields.
  • Only approved, certified drivers will be able to submit this form.
  • You may only leave campus once the pre-visit form is submitted.
When you return:
  • Park in one of the four Jandon Center/CSO parking spaces in the Chapel parking lot.
  • Check your email for the link to the post-visit form.
  • You must complete this form immediately upon return from every trip, while still at the van, in order to accurately report the odometer reading.
  • Return key and key packet in the Chapel dropbox or to the Jandon Center.

Chapel drop box is located on the outside of the chapel. Go down the external staircase located on the side of the building across from the van parking spots. The drop box is a mailbox-like slot in the lower level door. You may return key packs to the Jandon Center from Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm.