Fieldwork opportunities, listed by general category, can be found in the sidebar to the right. This directory is a work-in-progress. Listings are created using information from a variety of sources including the latest edition of The Berkshire United Way’s County human services directory and a specially developed electronic survey. If you would like your organization’s information included in this directory please e-mail Paula Consolini or call her at 413-597-4588.

Faculty and students interested in more information or help approaching the organizations listed here should contact Paula Consolini, the Coordinator of Experiential Education.

Getting to Your Field Work:

The “B” Bus (Berkshire Regional Transit Authority):
Weekday bus service (6:15am-7pm weekdays & Saturdays) direct to North Adams, indirectly toPittsfield with stops at the top of Spring St. and along Route 2. For routes & other info go to: http://www.berkshireplanning.org

Berkshire Rides:
Low cost, 24/7 door-to-door van service which helps people get to work (including volunteering, internships and course fieldwork!). Service operates when and where the regular buses don’t, including when the buses run too infrequently to fit your schedule. For more information, go to www.berkshirerides.org or call 413-664-0300.
Mass Rides: Carpool matching and emergency ride service available to everyone living in Massachusetts by registering at http://www.commute.com/default.asp?pgid=massrides/carpool&sid=mrlevel2

Zipcar:
A car-sharing service with vehicles parked on the Williams campus. Users pay a small membership fee to join plus an hourly rate when borrowing a vehicle. To sign up or for more information, go to: http://www.zipcar.com/

Borrowing a College Car:
A college car may be used for course-related travel.  Students must obtain prior authorization to drive a college vehicle and permission of the instructor.  Contact Donna Oranellas at collegecars@williams.edu for more information.