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Alternative Breaks strives to promote active citizenship within the student body through hands-on service learning projects, focusing on social and environmental issues throughout the nation.

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Site Leader Applications Now Available!!!!!

Site leader applications for the 2010-2011 year are now available on the site leader page.

Application for Weekend #5 is available

The application for the final weekend trip of the year is available in the weekends section.  Weekend trip #5, Youth and Education, takes place April 16-18. Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

2010 Merchandise Available!

A new line of AB Merchandise is out. Get a look at the new hoodie, t-shirt, longsleeve, and stickers and download the order form here. Merch will be also be available at Never-Ending Journey.

Weekend #4 Application Posted

The application for Alternative Weekend 4, Women’s Health, is available in the Weekends section. Application is due March 15th!

Relay for Life

Sign up for  Relay for Life at GVSU and join our team!
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Weekend #3 Application Available

The application for the third alternative weekend, Sports Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities, is available in the weekends section. This trip involves downhill skiing. Ability to ski is not required, but recommended. The application is due this Friday, Feb. 12th at 5pm!

*Spring Break Update*

As many of you know first hand, this past year has visited a lot of economic hardships on our communities, and specifically, students. We know that this has been a large deterring factor to many people who are interested in our organization. To accommodate those who are hesitant for financial reasons, this years executive board [...]

Alternative Weekend #2 Application Available

The application for the second Alternative Weekend Trip, Individuals with Disabilities, is now available in the Weekend section. Individuals with Disabilities takes place January 16-17, the first weekend back from winter break. Apply now!
Email: ab.WBweekends@gmail.com for more information.

Spring Break Application Deadline Extension

The application deadline for Alternative Spring Breaks has been extended until Tuesday, November 24th. Please turn in your apps as soon as possible so we can get you placed before orientation on the 30th.

Spring Break Deadline Approaching!

Hello everyone! Applications for Alternative Spring Breaks are due this Friday, November 13th, at 5:00pm! Preference will be given to those who turn in their applications on time. Orientation is on November 30th. We hope to see you all there!
Also, a reminder that we are still accepting applications for winter break.