As a student-led organization, PBHA mobilizes volunteers in collaboration with Boston and Cambridge partners to address gaps in opportunities and resources.
- Joining
- Application
- When
- Fall 2026 applications closed Sep 18
About
We develop student and community leadership to creatively meet critical needs and advocate for structural change. PBHA seeks to promote social awareness and community involvement at Harvard and beyond.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
Fall 2026 recruiting
Closed Sep 18- Deadline
- Sep 18
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Members
- 1200 members
In the news
- Choreographing CommunityThe Harvard IndependentOct 9, 2025
- Still the Hardest Summer You’ll Ever LoveThe Harvard IndependentFeb 6, 2025
- I Found a Man Dead in Front of Harvard UniversityHarvard Political ReviewJul 24, 2022
- An Analysis of Student Activism at HarvardHarvard Political ReviewFeb 9, 2015
Sources
- Apply to Volunteer | Get Involved Today — PBHAHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- PBHA - Phillips Brooks House AssociationHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Still the Hardest Summer You’ll Ever Love | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Harvard Independent articleHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- An Analysis of Student Activism at Harvard - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- I Found a Man Dead in Front of Harvard University - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
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