The purpose of Phillips Brooks House is simple: to Do Good. This mission may seem somewhat naive but there are still students who--old-fashioned enough to believe in the idea of helping others--give to the organization the largest enrollment of any University extra-curricular activity.
To become a PBH vo-volunteer is simple: all that is required is a person's signature. To do a competent job is more difficult. Working in an emergency ward or teaching in prison is not a glorious job; the rewards are quiet ones. The most external recognition is a pin signifying 100 hours of work. It is a most deserved accolade