Alternative Breaks
Helping Hands, Pittsburgh Project 2012
Blazing the trails on Cumberland 2012
Appalachia Service Project, Fall 2010
Pittsburgh Project 2012
Appalachia Service Project, Fall 2010
Close Encounters, wild horses on Cumberland 2012
Group Picture, Pittsburgh Project 2012
Living history at Carnegie's Plum Orchard, Cumberland 2012
Alternative Break program provides a memorable week of service and building bonds among its participants through week long service projects in various parts of the country.
Alternative Spring Break 2013: Protecting Pit Bulls
APPLICATIONS OPEN, Apply Today: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ASB2013. Due February 18th, 11:59pm.
When: March 23-31, 2013 (Spring Break)
Cost: TBD (roughly $300)
Where: Pet Bull Project in Toledo Ohio
More: Toledo’s “Pet” Bull Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit which focuses on the educational and training aspects of preventing animal abuse and dog fighting. The group focuses these efforts on at risk youth in the community. Although the focus of the organization is on Pit Bull Terriers, they also provide training sessions to owners of any breed, which promotes good pet ownership practices. As volunteers we will join in the educational efforts as we ourselves learn about the conditions in animal shelters, as well as the stigma and legislative practices that challenge those who want to own Pit Bulls responsibly.
Student Leadership
The Alternative Break program is an opportunity for YOU to make your mark and guide the service experience. Every program is led by 2 staff/faculty members and 1 student leader... read more HERE to learn if this is the right opportunity for you...
Past Projects
Through Alternative Break, DePauw students have partnered with several organizations in locations across the United States.
Fall 2012: Traveling to Kansas City, students learned about urban and organic farming techniques while helping local farmers finish the end of the harvest season. Urban agriculture is a profound and sweeping movement that these students were able to partake in, thanks to a partnership with Cultivate KC.
Spring 2012: Partnering with the Pittsburgh Project, students provided home repairs for Pittsburgh's most vulnerable residents, while learning about the complexity of home ownership and the challenges society and individuals face.
Spring 2012: On beautiful Cumberland Island, GA, students worked to clear trails for the National Park Service; learn about the island's rich history; and discuss the purpose of nature and for whom over nightly campfires.
Spring 2011: In partnership with Rebuilding Together New Orleans, students worked towards RTNO’s continued efforts to improve the quality of life of low income homeowners through home repair and revitalization of New Orleans’ neighborhoods.
Fall 2010: In Jonesville, VA, students partnered with Appalachia Service Project to repair homes for low-income families.