ASB Information

Alternative Service Breaks

Trip Name/Issue:  Affordable Housing Development     Register here!

Trip Location:  Hazard, KY

# of participants:  12

Dates: March 11 - 15

This year we are teaming up with the Housing Development Alliance to learn about housing needs in rural Kentucky.  Come work side by side with lcoal carpenters to help provide Appalachian families with warm, safe and affordable homes through the "Hammerin' in the Hills" program.  Working with a diverse group as this, you will not only take away practical skills you can use daily, but gain an understanding of the issues surrounding affordable housing.

Trip Name/Issue:  Non-Profit Agencies       Register here!

Trip Location: Chicago, IL

# of participants:  18

Dates:  March 12 - 16

Our office along with Engage Lead Serve Board are proud to announce that this year's ASB will be to Chicago, IL.  The theme for the trip is the study of non-profit organizations and their development.  Students will have the opportunity to visit non-profits like the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory and provide serve for one of the many Chicago-based non-profits.  The hope is you will get the opportunity to speak with a development officer and CEOs of some of the many non-profits being visited in the Windy City.

Trip Name/Issue:  Healthy Food Access and Living       Register here!

Trip Location:  Black Mtn, NC

# of participants:  12

Dates:  March 11 - 15

In its fourth year, this partnership with Asheville, NC (Black Mt. Community Garden) will examine community initiatives focusing on healthy food access for low income populations and healthy living by:

• assisting local elementary schools with their  environmental programming
• serving at the Community Garden and The Welcome Table
• discussing sustainable agriculture with community farmers, leaders and activists
• exploring downtown Asheville
• learning about local art, music initiatives and line dancing at the weekly Farmer's Ball
• exploring BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts located in West Asheville
  

Alternative Service Break Vision Statement

The Engage Lead Serve Office offers travel opportunities that are rooted within our core values of collaboration, community engagement, diversity, and relationships. Each experience includes reflection and focuses on creating a strong student group dynamic. Trips may include service opportunities, but are concerned with student learning and experience with community and current issues. 

Participant Commitment

An ASB is an opportunity for students to participate in a meaningful and impactful period of service, while engaging in discussions pertaining to the social justice issue related to the trip, extensive reflection about the experience as well as developing a new network of peers and a host of many other culminating experiences.  Also pre-service orientation meetings, service dates and a post-service wrap-up are requirements for participating in an alternative break. If you participate, you are making a commitment to attend all meetings.

Alcohol/Drug Policy

The ASB program is completely alcohol- and drug-free.  This includes the trip as well as all official ASB events before and after the trip.  There are several reasons for this policy, namely: 1)  not all participants may be of legal drinking age, and alcohol consumption for those members would be illegal; 2) drug use is illegal; 3) participants travel as representatives of University of Louisville in the communities in which we will be serving, and 4) drug or alcohol use could hinder performance on or at the project site, either during or after consumption.

From University of Louisville Code of Student Conduct

http://louisville.edu/dos/policies-and-procedures/code-of-student-conduct.html

The following non-academic misconduct is subject to disciplinary action:

·         Unauthorized distribution, possession, or use of any controlled substance or illegal drug, as defined by the Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 218A, on University premises or at University-sponsored activities.

·         Providing alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age, or possession or use of alcoholic beverages by individuals under 21 years of age, on University premises or at University-sponsored activities.

Cost

The cost per participant for each trip is as follows:

Chicago ($450)                    Black Mountain, NC ($425)              Hazard, KY ($325)

This non-refundable participant fee is due no later than January 31.  This amount covers lodging, food and general costs for the ASB program.  Some out of pocket expenses may also be incurred during the week to cover outings and personal expenses.  Additionally, fundraising opportunities may take place leading up to the ASB trips and participation in these events is strongly encouraged.

Selection

Participants are taken on a first come first served basis.  Once the trip cap has been met, we will close the registration process.  

Thanks for registering for an ASB!