Alternative Spring Breaks
Alternative Spring Breaks (ASB) is a weeklong immersive living and volunteering experience. Through meaningful action, reflection and education, students engage in direct service that address a critical, social issue such as affordable housing, disaster relief, youth education, and more. Students explore the culture and history of the area, participate in orientation programs, build leadership skills, and develop strong bonds with other team members.
Alternative Spring Break 2012 Program Trips
Domestic
Habitat for Humanity in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Mountaintop Appalachia in Harlan, Kentucky
Rebuilding Together in New Orleans, Louisiana
Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas
Leupp Navajo Farm in the Colorado Plateau, Arizona
Peaceable Kingdom Retreat in Killeen, Texas
Harper's Ferry National Park in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Grand Canyon Trust in Flagstaff, Arizona
Everglades National Park in Homestead, Florida
Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah
International
Daisy's Children in Concepcion del Norte, Honduras
Orphanage Outreach in Monte Christi, Dominican Republic
Vijon in Treasure Beach, Jamaica
Tandana in Quito, Ecuador
Community Collaborations in San Marcos de Tarrazu, Costa Rica
For more information, contact:
Andrew Olson, Assitant Director, Community Service Programs & Events
617-373-7479 / a.olson@neu.edu