Volunteer Overview

Introduction for Volunteers

CCT is continually seeking qualified volunteers to serve in two primary capacities...

Project volunteers work within small teams on client projects that are staffed in the late autumn
Project managers and CCT committee members manage client projects and work within CCT's own organization; former CCT project volunteers typically staff these positions, with openings generally being filled in early autumn

To be notified of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities and receive invitations to attend social and networking events, email us.

Volunteer Criteria

To maintain a high level of service that CCT provides to its clients, volunteers should meet the following criteria:

Have an MBA degree
Be willing and able to make the necessary time commitment
(e.g., as a member of a project team, a commitment of 12-15 hours/month for a 4-5 month period is required)
Be a team player
Have good problem solving and communication skills
Be available for regular team meetings in the greater Boston area

Historically, CCT has worked with the following
business schools:

Darden (University of Virginia)
Kellogg (Northwestern)
Sloan (MIT)
Stanford
Tuck (Dartmouth)
Wharton (University of Pennsylvania)
Yale

In assembling project teams, CCT attempts to create well-balanced teams to ensure that clients' needs are met and that team members can meet their personal goals for volunteering, such as making a difference, expanding their skills, and having fun! When matching volunteers to projects, the following factors about a potential volunteer are considered:

Interests
Functional expertise
Industry expertise
Past CCT experience
Other previous volunteer/non-profit experience

Project Staffing Process

The main steps in the project staffing process are as follows:

CCT notifies potential volunteers about opportunities for the next round of projects, in the fall
Business schools notify their Boston-area alums about CCT volunteer opportunities
CCT Volunteer Committee members contact interested potential volunteers to answer questions, collect resumes and conduct phone interviews to facilitate project/volunteer matching
CCT Volunteer Committee matches volunteers to projects, and notifies them of Project Orientation time and date.

Project Cycle

All projects run from January to May/June (4-5 month duration), and include an orientation, regular team and client meetings, and interim and final client presentations. Volunteers agree to spend 12-15 hours each month on the project, for the 4-5 month period.

For more information about volunteering for a CCT project, complete the volunteer profile.

Volunteer Profile

The volunteer profile is an important tool that CCT uses to match our volunteers' skills and interests with potential project assignments.

All potential CCT volunteers should fill out a CCT Volunteer Profile. This form asks for your contact information, interests and preferences. We would also appreciate a copy of your resume or CV.

1) Download the MS EXCEL form by clicking on the link DO NOT OPEN FILE AND ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE ON LINE. You will be unable to save it. Please download to your own computer, then open it..

2) Fill in the information,

3) Save the file using the file name: "your last name, your first name.xls"

4) Email the profile along with a copy of YOUR RESUME to volunteer@cctboston.org.

To be considered for one of our project teams, please return your profile by NOVEMBER 1st.