Alternative Spring Break is one of the most exciting programs offered by the Office of Campus Ministry and Religious Life. The trips are administered by the Campus Minister and the Coordinator for Service Learning. Past projects have included trips to New York, Chicago, New Orleans and Europe. Several opportunities are offered during each year. The Alternative Spring Break has three goals:
- Make a tremendous impact in the world through simple acts of charity, goodwill and justice.
- Provide urban, rural, and international experiences for Heidelberg students so that they are better prepared to be socially conscious citizens of the world.
- Provide a service-learning model for experiencing different cultures and the role of servant leadership.
2012 Spring Break Trips:
Chicago, Illinois: Habitat for Humanity
- March 3-10, 2012
- Put in some sweat equity on building a house in a fantastic city!
- Two days to go sight-seeing downtown
Biloxi, Mississippi: Back Bay Mission
- March 10-17, 2012
- Serve the under-resourced with housing repair and other needs in this Gulf of Mexico community.
- One day to sight-see in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana: Project Homecoming
- March 3-10, 2012
- Project Homecoming is a faith-based community development organization building resilient neighborhoods in the greater New Orleans area. We are committed to facilitating a culture of care in targeted communities through: safe, durable, affordable and environmentally sensitive construction; community driven partnerships; service and fellowship.
There will be an informational meeting on January 30th at 7pm in University Commons in Conference Room 201.
If you are interested in Spring Break for 2012, contact Siobhan Ryan, the Coordinator for Service Learning, at sryan@heidelberg.edu or Paul Sittason Stark, Campus Minister, at pstark@heidelberg.edu The registration/deposit deadline is February 7th, registration forms are available in the Office of Student Activities.