ASB Sites List 2010

ASB Sites List 2010

This year the Alternative Spring Break service sites can provide opportunities to serve and learn about education/youth issues, housing, culture, immigration, and so much more!

Imagine yourself making a differnce during spring break!

2010 Alternative Spring Break Site List
March 13 - 21, 2010

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) - Lancaster, Kentucky

CAP is concerned with serving with the mountain people of Kentucky.  This project focuses on sub-standard housing rehabilitation efforts.  Volunteers may be working with as many as 6 other universities in their daily activities.  Through Christian witness, CAP attempts to address head-on the ills of poverty.

Experiences: Systemic poverty, housing issues, environmental concerns, hands on

Cost:  approximately $200

  

Urban Immersion Experience with Amate House - Chicago, IL

Amate House is a young adult volunteer program of the Archdiocese of Chicago that is based on the values of faith, service, social justice, and stewardship.  This trip will be an urban immersion experience where the group will serve at a variety of different organizations in Chicago.  Participants will also participate in the Amate House community during the week by joining in reflection and in sharing meals. 

Experiences: Poverty, community, urban issues

Cost:  approximately $200

  

San Lucas Mission - San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala

Students will be broadening their base of experience at the San Lucas Mission.  They will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, as well as build relationships with the local community.  Fr. Greg, a Minnesota native and priest of San Lucas, is there in San Lucas to assist visiting volunteers.  The goal of the mission is to enhance and enrich the whole person on a spiritual journey.  Student work may include but is not limited to: assisting in cooperative community projects such as sorting and picking coffee, working with the children in schools, assisting families on their land, assisting with the reforestation project, and helping to restore buildings in need of repair.

Experiences: Guatemalan culture, poverty, environmental concerns, community work

Cost:  approximately $850