Are you planning or participating in an alternative break program? Trip-based service experiences can be transformative for students and a crucial component of sustainability for community-based organizations that rely on volunteers to advance their mission. Join the Ginsberg Center for a workshop that covers everything you need to know to get the most from your alternative break experience. From the nuts and bolts of planning and preparing, to the big-picture questions of how to engage ethically and equitably with the communities you serve, this workshop is for you – whether you are leading a trip, participating in a trip, or thinking about whether to get involved with a trip-based service experience in the future. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to make these trips successful, and the university resources available to help you get there (literally and figuratively).

For students who are:

Part of a class or organization that is planning a trip-based service activity or similar “alternative break” experience

Looking for activities to do when classes are not in session (e.g. winter, spring, and summer breaks)

Exploring ways to engage with communities

Trying to choose extracurricular activities