Join the Movement!

Alternative Breaks is an opportunity for students to volunteer domestically, as well as internationally in an alcohol and drug free environment, while studying and experiencing social issues facing society today. This year Alternative Breaks will offer Winter, Spring, and Weekend trips. Applications for Winter and Spring trips will be available in the Student Life Center once classes begin.

Mission Statement

The Alternative Breaks program at Saginaw Valley State University is a student-run organization that strives to create socially conscious citizens through a program that educates participants on social issues, provides opportunities for strong direct service, and encourages community involvement nationally and internationally.

Contact Info

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Sara in the Student Life Office at 989-964-4297 or alternativebreaks@svsu.edu. To learn more please visit: http://svsu.edu/clubs/altbreak/

Board

Domestic Trip Director Program Day & International Coordinator
 Site Fundraising Coordinator
 Meghan Champeau
  Madison Bangert
  Rachel Wolfe
     
 Weekend Break Coordinator
 Public Relations and Recruitment
Program Fundraising Coordinator
Annie Collard 
 Derek Rudel
  Holly Dietlin
     
Education & Training Coordinator
 Placement & Reorientation Coordinator
Advisor
 Richard Hill
 Jaime Parsons
 Sara Tank

 

2009-2010 Issues:

 Winter Break  Spring Break
  Weekend Breaks
  •  Health and Wellness
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Poverty (Nov.'09)
  •  Urban Poverty
  •  Environment
  •  Elderly (Dec. '09)
  • At-Risk Youth
  •  Native American Issues
  •  Youth Care and Wellness (March '10)
 
  •  Rural Poverty
  •  Disability Awareness  (March '10)

 

How to get involved:

Contact Sara Tank at 989.964.4297 or sntank@svsu.edu.