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Alternative Fall Break 2008: Atlanta, GA
Alternative Break Program
Western Carolina University offers opportunities to participate in Alternative Breaks in the Fall and Spring. Participants perform short-term, community-based service and learn about problems faced by members of communities with whom they typically would have little or no direct contact.
The WCU program adheres to the eight components of a quality alternative break program (formulated by BreakAway, the national Alternative Break organization): Strong direct service, orientation, education, training, reflection, reorientation, diversity, and alcohol/drug-free.
The WCU program adheres to the eight components of a quality alternative break program (formulated by BreakAway, the national Alternative Break organization): Strong direct service, orientation, education, training, reflection, reorientation, diversity, and alcohol/drug-free.
This year's Alternative Fall Break will be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Participants will volunteer at community agencies including the Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach and the Carolina Youth Development Center. The $65 cost includes transportation, housing, and most meals. The deadline to sign up is September 29. For more information, contact Brendan Braaten at blbraaten1@catamount.wcu.edu or 828.227.2592. Applications are available here.
The WCU Center for Service Learning is also organizing an Alternative Spring Break trip to Monterrey, Mexico. If you are interested in this trip, please complete the interest form and return it to Dr. Glenn Bowen.
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