Alternative Breaks Program (AB)

The Office of Leadership & Service sponsors Alternative Break trips to provide students with an opportunity to make a difference in the community on a local, national, or global effort. The AB program is life-changing that has grown quickly at colleges and universities across the country. Students participate in intensive service experiences that provide them an opportunity to make a true difference in the lives of others by giving of themselves. By providing needed services, team members learn from the people and organizations they encounter, and gain a better understanding of the world.

What is AB?
The Alternative Break program is one in which a select group of students participate in various volunteering roles outside of their comfort zone. Each trip will focus on a different social issue which might include homelessness, hunger, environment, etc.

How can I get involved?
Students may become involved as a participant or a site leader. Participants apply to be part of a team that goes on a community service trip during an academic break: Fall Break or Spring Break. A Site Leader will assist in coordinating the trip logistics, recruitment, and reflection activities.

Alternative Fall Break 2012

The Office of Leadership & Service will be hosting the annual Alternative Fall Break community service event. This event is co-sponsored by the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), the City of Murfreesboro & the MTSU Stormwater Program. All students are encouraged to participate.

Application to Participate
Submit applications to the Office of Leadership & Service, Student Union, room 330, by October 10th, 4:30p.m.

Project:
Tree Planting / Stream Bank Restoration Project scheduled for Garrison Creek
Between 150-200 trees will be planted along Big Ditch (adjacent to Lascassas Pike) and Garrison Creek (adjacent to Rutherford Blvd).

Date/Time:
October 16, 2012 / 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:
We will be meeting in the Kroger parking lot (2050 Lascassas Pike). Look for the tents & volunteer signs.

What to bring/wear:
Work boots, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, shovels if available.

After the planting, TEC will provide lunch for the volunteers.

Alternative Spring Break 2013 with Hands on Nashville

Alternative Spring Break is open to any student and you may register today. The deadline to register is Friday, February 27, 2013.

What are the dates?
March 11-14, 2013, from 9 AM - 5 PM daily.

How much will this cost?
Participants will expect a $25 registration fee for the week.

Application