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• Description:听Are you interested in the humane treatment of animals? Well, you鈥檙e in luck! We鈥檙e partnering with an animal sanctuary dedicated to the rehabilitation of dogs. Over the course of the week, we will support the sanctuary by maintaining the native wildlife habitat and caring for abandoned and abused dogs. Be prepared for additional activities devoted to engaging in local culture and lots of time spent outdoors working closely with team members.
• 尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Tennessee
• 顿补迟别蝉:听Saturday, March 25鈥揝unday, April 2

Meet the Site Leaders

Hey everyone! Our names are Anastasia Gallegos (she/her) and Jacquie Pankratz (she/her) and we鈥檙e excited to be leading this project. Anastasia is studying journalism with听minors in sociology and leadership and a certificate in Latinx studies. Jacquie is a junior studying biochemistry with a minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and certificate in neuroscience.

This is our first year working with Alternative Breaks. We are grateful for the opportunity to develop more mindful practices related to service-learning, while building authentic relationships within the community we will serve.

If you鈥檙e someone who wants to learn more about animal welfare while working alongside a supportive team of students and community members, then pack your bags and join us in this experience!

• 顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Spend your spring break improving the lives and homes of those affected by natural disasters with a group of fellow CU students. You will be working in an area that has been continuously hit by hurricanes and major flooding, with an organization that focuses on long-term recovery from disasters. On this program, you鈥檒l be immeresed in teamwork and will gain valuable skills by doing a variety of construction tasks that site supervisors will train you on.
• 尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Louisiana
• 顿补迟别蝉:听Saturday, March 25鈥揝unday, April 2

Meet the Site Leaders

Hi all! We鈥檙e Kat (she/her) and Michi (they/she), the co-site leaders for Disaster Relief: Rebuilding through Community offered spring break 2023! We are also the co-directors for the National Residence Hall Honorary. Kat is currently getting her master鈥檚 in accounting through the accelerated master鈥檚 program at the Leeds School of Business. Michi is a sophomore studying flute performance and computer science. We were drawn to Alternative Breaks because of the opportunity to do intentional service for a specific community, and through that service, learn more about ourselves and the community we will be serving. We听are both so excite to share our program with you all!听

• 顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Spend your spring break showing our environment a little love by teaming up with a conservancy that has been committed to restoration, education and recreation for over half a century! Your participation will help this organization continue to protect over 60 animal, plant and insect species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Our team will engage in various projects around the conservancy, some of which may include invasive plant removal, fence repair, trail maintenance, beach clean-up and more. Come join us in this hands-on program and let鈥檚 get inspired to become responsible stewards of the living Earth!
• 尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听California
• 顿补迟别蝉:听Saturday, March 25鈥揝unday, April 2

Meet the Site Leaders

Hey, Buffs! Our names are Natalie Clarke (she/her) and Bhawana Paudel (she/her), and we鈥檙e thrilled to be your site leaders for our spring break program!

Natalie is a sophomore studying environmental engineering with a minor in engineering management. Bhawana is a junior studying ecology and evolutionary biology with minors in biochemistry and astronomy.

Bhawana became interested in leading a program as a former AB participant, and Natalie became interested through her membership on the Volunteer Resource Center Board. We鈥檙e excited to explore some of the intersections between environmental issues and social justice. Join us to learn more about natural conservation and learn why the Earth means the world to us!

• 顿别蝉肠谤颈辫迟颈辞苍:听Join us over spring break as we volunteer at a local community food bank that serves families at risk of hunger. We will be working in an environment where one in seven individuals do not know where their next meal will come from. On our program we will be aiming to give more resources to families in need or struggling with food accessibility. We hope that the work we鈥檙e doing will be able to reach a broader community and benefit individuals that come from all different walks of life!听
• 尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Nevada
• 顿补迟别蝉:听Saturday, March 25鈥揝unday, April 2

Meet the Site Leaders

Hi everyone! Our names are Ava Daley (she/her) and Deztine Carter (she/her) and we are really excited to be leading Help Beet Food Insecurity!

Ava is a junior majoring in elementary education and Deztine is a journalism major with an ethnic studies minor. This is our first year as site leaders and we are thrilled to bring you all along during this journey to help the lives of so many! Alternative Breaks has opened us up to new opportunities, created new bonds with other CU students and furthered our understanding of what it means to serve for the greater good of a community in need. We hope that you鈥檒l join us in BEETing food insecurity.听

• Description:听Spend your spring break addressing food insecurity by strengthening local food systems and听community gardens. Our week will include learning about food insecurity and community听gardens, running a gardening club and teaching kids! Join us as we partner with an organization听that is dedicated to addressing food insecurity through community connections and agricultural听projects!听
• Location: Oregon
• Dates:听Saturday, March 23鈥揝unday, March 31, 2024

Meet the Site Leaders

Hello! Our names are Hayley Thomas (she/her) and Bryce Bennett (he/they), and we are so听excited to be leading Ex-seeding Expectations: Community Gardening and Food Insecurity!听Hayley is a senior majoring in international affairs, and Bryce is a sophomore in integrated design engineering. Hayley works for the Basic Needs Center, and Bryce works for the听Volunteer Resource Center; as such, we both are very passionate about and dedicated to fighting听food insecurity!听We are excited to lead this program because Alternative Breaks provides great opportunities to听learn about an important issue and give back while having a fun, community-centered spring听break. Join us on a week-long program to address food insecurity in the Pacific Northwest听through gardening and education. Together, we will have a great Alternative Break!

• Description:听Join us this spring break and help develop programs for youth facing听significant life challenges. Specifically, youth living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+听young people. You will help prepare summer camp programs where campers can build听community, confidence and memories while having fun in a welcoming and supportive setting!听You will also learn about these challenges and help stop the stigma when returning to your CU听Boulder community. So don鈥檛 worry, your service will not end on the last day of spring break.
• Location:听Minnesota
• Dates:听Saturday, March 23鈥揝unday, March 31, 2024听

Meet the Site Leaders

Greetings! Our names are Blanca Cerda (she/her) and Trishala Thakur (she/her). We听are thrilled to lead The Stigma Stops: Camps for Youth Facing Challenges!听Blanca is a senior majoring in neuroscience with a minor in sociology. Trishala is a听graduate student pursuing her master's in data science.听We are very grateful for the opportunity to be part of Alternative Breaks. This program听not only allows us to serve others but also educate ourselves on different issues that affect the听communities we enter. Join us for a week of intentional service as we break the stigma!

• Description:听Join us this spring break for an immersive program of understanding and impacting听homelessness in an urban environment. Our program will engage with the local community by听learning about their culture and creating bonds through teamwork-oriented activities that provide听opportunities to learn life skills. The week will be spent volunteering at local soup kitchens,听homeless shelters and other agencies while learning to become active citizens.
• Location:听Ohio
• Dates:听Saturday, March 23鈥揝unday, March 31, 2024

Meet the Site Leaders

Hi, cutie patooties! We are Alex (she/her) and CJ (he/his), the co-site leaders from the National听Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) for the upcoming Alternative Spring Breaks Program!听Alex is a sophomore majoring in urban planning and is excited to be returning to听Alternative Breaks as a site leader this year! CJ is also a sophomore majoring in molecular cellular and developmental biology and is also the director of membership development with the NRHH!听We are thrilled to be leading this program to assist the Homeless Coalition in Ohio! Our goal is听to develop a more mindful relationship with our community through service-learning and听recognition. We hope you will gain unforgettable experiences and friendships through this听program!

• Description:听Spend your spring break volunteering with Habitat for Humanity! This听program will address issues around affordable housing and indigenous rights, and you will be听helping to construct and repair homes on a reservation in South Dakota. You will be engaging and immersing yourself within the Crow Creek community and get the chance to bring more听affordable housing to the reservation!听
• Location:听South Dakota
• Dates:听Saturday, March 23鈥揝unday, March 31, 2024

Meet the Site Leaders

Hello, Buffs! Our names are Whitney Shapiro(she/her) and Orla McGrath听(she/her) and we are so excited to be leading this Alternative Breaks program! Orla is a senior听studying English and journalism, and Whitney is studying math. Orla and Whitney are both passionate about service work, and听engage with it frequently, this is Whitney's second time going on AB.听听We were drawn to Alternative Breaks because of its opportunity to engage in mindful service听outside of our everyday community.

• Description:听Participants in this program will be exposed to a comprehensive spectrum of views about immigration and the borderlands by visiting local organizations that work with immigrant populations, learning about immigration law, and building an understanding of economic policies and realities affecting people on the border. This program is sponsored by the Casey Feldman Foundation! All students wanting to be considered for this trip must submit a short statement on their interest in participating in this program. Any student selected for this trip will be required to share a headshot and a short story or essay about their experience on Alternative Breaks to be shared on the Casey Feldman Foundation website.
• Location:听New Mexico
• 顿补迟别蝉:听Saturday, March 23鈥揝unday, March 31, 2024

Meet the Site Leaders

Hi, my name is David Debretsion. I鈥檓 a second year biomedical engineering student, and I鈥檓 from Aurora, Colorado. I went on a spring break program of my own last spring and learned a great deal from my experience, so I wanted to try leading one this time around. This is my first year as a site leader, so it will be just as much of a learning process for me as it will you all, so I鈥檓 excited to go on this journey with you all!听And I'm Sophie --听I'm from the Chicago area. I'm a Sophomore with a double major in psychology and journalism. Outside of school, I love to do art, hike, garden, cook, skateboard, and volunteer of course. I am so happy I get to be part of the Volunteer Resource Center, and help inspire other students to contribute positively to their communities.

• Description:听Spend your spring break with Tennessee State Parks and leave a mark that will last a lifetime. Climate action and resilience are at the forefront of everyone's mind, pitch in and help do your part this spring break. Through your efforts, you will be able to spend your spring break dedicated to the preservation and conservation of a multitude of various species of wildlife including animals, plants, and insects. Working with a local community partner we will work to restore the environment and help maintain this historic site. Our group will engage in several service activities like shoreline cleanup, trail work, invasive species cleanup, and more. Join us in safeguarding the biodiversity of this historic site, and making transformative memories within your college career.
• Location: Tennessee
• 顿补迟别蝉:听Saturday, March 23鈥揝unday, March 31, 2024

Meet the Site Leaders

Hey, Buffs! Our names are Giana Rocha (she/her) and Mohamed Osman (he/him) and we are absolutely thrilled to be this year鈥檚 site leaders for the Alternative Breaks Program Resilient Roots; Historical Habitat Preservation.

Giana is a sophomore from Brighton, Colorado studying Political Science. Mohamed is a sophomore from Denver, Colorado studying Philosophy.

We couldn鈥檛 be more excited to be working with Alternative Breaks (AB) this year. We both had the opportunity to participate in an AB program last year and agree the experience was nothing short of life-changing. AB gave us the opportunity to give back through service, be a part of something bigger than ourselves, and create lifelong bonds. This spring break, we are excited to come back and create similar experiences for more Buffs! Join us this spring break for an unforgettable eco-adventure, where you'll not only recharge your spirits but also make a lasting impact on the planet.