Alternative Service Breaks
Spend your spring break making a difference, March 13–20, 2010.
The mission of the University of North Texas's Alternative Breaks Program is to raise awareness of social issues and injustices through education and intensive service learning experiences. With the goal of promoting service on the local and national, students are immersed in communities that will bring to the forefront social awareness and inspire lifelong action and friendships.
Alternative Breaks provide a variety of low cost, week long and weekend service opportunities. There is no more powerful service experience than when students are fully immersed in new communities and social issues. These opportunities not only contribute to a deeper understanding of social issues, service and community, but are often the sparks which ignite people to get involved in community service.
Get Involved in Alternative Spring Break 2010
The University of North Texas is sponsoring 6 Alternative Spring Break trips, March 13-20, 2010. Join a team of students to spend your spring break making a difference.
The issues that we will be working with this year cover a wide spectrum including youth, Katrina relief, environment, and health. You will get to work with many interesting people in unique environments and of course have lots of FUN!
The Trips for 2009-2010
Health
Ronald McDonald House—Children's Health Issues (Memphis, TN). Cost: $200. Come with us to volunteer with children who are suffering from health issues. We will be volunteering with Ronald McDonald house with families whose children are receiving treatment at St. Jude's Hospital. Volunteer opportunities include family interaction and activities at Ronald McDonald house. Volunteers will be staying at a local church. For more information check out www.rmhmemphis.org. This trip is limited to students for the Class Cause 2011 and Class Cause 2013.
Disaster Relief
St. Bernard’s Project (New Orleans, LA)—Cost: $200. Come rebuild houses in the Bayou! No skills needed, just a willingness to work! Volunteers will assist with hurricane relief work, rebuilding, and restoration of houses and other buildings affected by Hurricane Katrina. The site is focused on the St. Bernard's Parrish and volunteers will be staying at a church nearby. For more information check out www.stbernardproject.org.
Katrina Relief (Waveland, MS)—Cost: $200. Volunteers will rebuild homes in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. No skills needed, just a willingness to work! Volunteers will assist with hurricane relief work, rebuilding, and restoration of houses and other buildings affected by Hurricane Katrina. The site is partnered with Katrina Relief and volunteers will be staying on-site with the organization. For more information check out www.reliefvolunteers.com/.
Environment
Goose Island (Rockport, TX)—Cost: $200. Travel to the Texas gulf coast to volunteer with the environment at Goose Island State Park. You must be adventurous to go on this trip, as volunteers will be camping. Meals and lodging are provided - but tents are needed. Learn about your place in the eco-system as you work on a variety of projects to protect and improve the environment. This trip is co-sponsored with the Office of Sustainability. For more information check out www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/goose_island/.
Youth & Education
United Methodist Centers (Memphis, TN)—Cost: $200. Help care for young preschool aged children who are supported by the United Methodist Neighborhood Centers. Volunteers will be staying at a church and have the opportunity for hands-on interaction with the youth at the center. For more information check out http://www.umnc.org/.
Operation Breakthrough (Kansas City, MO)—Cost: $100. Help care for young preschool aged children. Volunteers will be staying at a church and have the opportunity for hands-on interaction with the youth at the center. For more information check out www.operationbreakthrough.org/ (this site is limited to students in UNT SERVES Real community).
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Participant Application Due: November 6, 2009