Spring Break with a Purpose

Alternative Spring Break

Students take a break from building handicapped accessibility ramps in San Antonio, Texas.
The Alternative Spring Break Program enhances the co-curricular experience by placing leadership in the context of civic responsibility and service to the global community. The aim is to develop a global perspective, promote leadership, critical thinking, social action, and community involvement by combining experiential education and direct service.

Each year Student Involvement staff members bring together a group of dedicated students who want to help make a difference in the lives of others. Students have the opportunity to put theory into practice, while learning about issues facing the broader world around them.  In the midst of hard work, they have a lot of fun and develop lasting friendships.  The experience consists of regular meetings, team building, project preparation, followed by an direct service trip and reflection.

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Past Alternate Break Trips

  • 1999    Habitat Restoration - Nature Conservancy: Hobe Sound, FL
  • 2000    Trail Building - Tennessee Trails: Appalachian Mountains, TN
  • 2001    Art in the Schools - National School and Community Corps, PA
  • 2002    After School Programs – Boys and Girls Club: Jacksonville, FL
  • 2003    Home Building – Delta Cultural Center: Clarksville, MS
  • 2004    Youth Work – Delta Cultural Center: Mound Bayou, MS
  • 2005    Building Handicapped Ramps – RAMP: San Antonio, TX
  • 2006    Habitat Restoration – Virginia State Parks: Northeast, VA
  • 2007    Hurricane Katrina Relief – Operation TLC: Pascagoula, MS
  • 2008    Trail Building - Tennessee Trails: Appalachian Mountains, TN
  • 2008    Hunger & Homelessness – All Faiths Community Outreach: Goodyear, AZ
  • 2009    Hunger, Shelter, Community and Affordable Housing: Goodyear & Prescott, AZ
  • 2011    Hunger, Shelter, Community and Affordable Housing: Goodyear & Prescott, AZ
  • 2012    Affordable Housing: Habitat for Humanities Collegiate Challenge: Monroe, NC
     

Want to Know More?

For more information about the Alternative Spring Break Program contact Scott Ansevin-Allen.

Contact

Scott Ansevin-Allen
Assistant Dean of Student Involvement and Co-Curricular Programming
1.603.899.4151
ansevis@franklinpierce.edu

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