UMW Alternative Service Break

Day THREE! Lots of laughs and memories - we cannot wait to see how our site looks in three days! ☀️ @ Fort Lauderdale, Florida

TRIP LOCATIONS! 🌎 We currently have spots open for both trips - register on myUMW today! ✨ @ University of Mary Washington

TRIP UPDATES: We still have spots on both Break Trips - Florida and Kentucky! Going on these trips is an amazing opportunity and a way for you to gain new experiences, meet new people, and earn service hours! 🔨 Register for either trip on myUMW! You can find the link in our bio! @ University of Mary Washington

Mark your calendars for the location reveal party is this Wednesday at 7 pm in the CCE suite! Come learn about the great locations of our ASB trips and meet the trip leaders! There will also be free pizza! See you Wednesday

Want to know where we will be traveling for ASB Trips this year? Come to the location reveal party on November 6th at 7pm in the CCE Suite! See you there!

Did you have an awesome ASB experience? Are you interested in leading an ASB trip in the coming school year?

Apply to lead an ASB trip on OrgSync: https://orgsync.com/79387/forms/141920. We will be excitedly accepting applications through Friday, March 23rd. Any leaders interested in returning must apply as well.

Just an FYI to anyone going on the trips - spring break housing is 100% taken care of, so there is no need to fill out any housing applications to stay longer over spring break. :)

Register now on OrgSync for the last spot on Team Florida!! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to serve AND vacation ☀️

Hello, everyone!!!

This is your LAST CHANCE to go to OrgSync and fill out an application!! There is one spot left to Fairfield, Alabama for the spring break trips (all others are full!) and SIX spots left to Wilmington, Delaware in May! You can still sign up for the May trip after spring break is over and are free to email us any questions at [email protected], but this may be the last reminder.

For all of you that are part of our trips, this is a reminder that fundraiser letters are due FEBRUARY 16TH. That is this Friday. Follow your group leader's instructions as to how to send them out, but be aware that you need to return them to us so we can put a business return envelope in them. There is no need to provide stamps. If you are unsure of how to give them back, bring them to the CHLS office in the UC and we will take care of them for you. Please send these letters to at least three people. We rely on this fundraising money to ensure our trips are as fun as possible!!

Also, THANK YOU to all of you that attended the Variety Show!!! We got so much support and $$$$ and can't wait to put it towards a good cause!!!!! 😀

Thank you all for being so wonderful and showing so much interest in our trips. We can't wait to embark on these adventures with you!!

We hope classes are going well for everybody and you're all enjoying the sunshine!

Please mark your calendars! Friday, February 9th COAR will be hosting their Annual Variety Show beginning at 6:30 pm in Dodd Auditorium. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets as well as participate in a silent auction for various exclusive items! Raffling prizes include: a dinner voucher for Capital Ale House, 2 midweek Lift Passes for Snowshoe Mountain Resort, a Dean Rucker bow tie, and so much more!! In addition to winning these fun goodies, the show will include performances from a collection of UMW organizations such as dancing routines from the Alter Egos, Performing Arts Club and Swing Dance Club as well as a-cappella music from the Symphonics, One Note and BellAcapella.

Not only is this event a great way to show support for the UMW community, but it's a great opportunity to raise money for the trips to allow you all to do fun things and have the best experience possible!

Additionally, please check out the ASB Twitter (https://twitter.com/umw_asb) to receive important updates and fun facts for your trips!

Keep up the great work and we look forward to seeing you all at the show!

Thank you so much to everyone that came to Winter Carnival!! It was so nice to meet all of you and introduce you to our awesome trips!! If you are new, WELCOME! We can't wait to get you all added to your trips and see you on your way to build houses for lucky families this March or May!!!

We still have a few spots open, thankfully. For our March spring break trips, we have three spots open for Fairfield, Alabama, four for Dade City, Florida, and two for Tucker, Georgia. For our May trip to Wilmington, Delaware, we have six spots open! All the costs are the same for each trip. If you haven't already registered for a trip, go to OrgSync and type "Alternative Service Breaks" into the search bar. You should find two applications: one for March and one for May. You can fill out one or both applications if you would like. You can go on both a March and May trip, though you would have to pay separately for each. We do have a $100 scholarship available for first-timers if you would like to apply for that, too. Some have already received this scholarship and should have an email in their inbox confirming this. If you think you should have received a scholarship but do not see an email from us or your trip leaders, please contact us ASAP and we'll gladly check that out for you.

After you have confirmation that you have been added to a trip, please go to Lee Hall and submit your $30 deposit to secure your spot. If another person is added to a full list and you have not paid your deposit, you could be dropped from the trip. If you have been added to a trip and have not paid your deposit yet, PLEASE do so by February. It is imperative that you do so. The deposit is nonrefundable and goes towards Habitat for Humanity insurance to cover any health or damage costs.

After you have paid your deposit, there is the remaining cost of $220. If you have received a scholarship, this would be $120. This cost covers that of the affiliate - meaning, our housing, lodging, and any other costs the affiliate in our respective state covers. We have EXTENDED THE DEADLINE to January 26th for anyone that has not done this yet. You can pay in cash or check at the Cashier's office in Lee Hall. Keep in mind that if you use debit or credit they will have a separate charge. I am not sure of the amount, but you can certainly ask them when you're there. Please let us know if you cannot get this money before the deadline and we will discuss our options. We want to make this process as easy as possible!

Follow our Twitter at for updates and information about any other upcoming COAR or Habitat for Humanity activities!!

We hope everything goes smoothly for you all as the trips approach. Please email us at [email protected], your personal trip leaders, or Christina Eggenberger ([email protected]) or Libby Simmons ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Happy spring semester!! We hope you all had a fantastic winter break!! Spring break is right around the corner and so are our trips!! We are SO EXCITED to start getting to know you all personally and to start planning for our amazing adventures!

There ARE still spots available on our trips!!!! There are five spots remaining on the trip to Fairfield, Alabama, eight spots to Dade City, Florida, and seven spots to Tucker, Georgia. If you want to go on the May trip, there are seven spots remaining to Wilmington, Delaware. All the prices are the SAME for every trip!! Please email us for more information on how to join. Applications are still open on OrgSync!

There are still a few people that have not deposited their $30 insurance fee. PLEASE do that ASAP in Lee Hall at the Cashier's office. This is essential if you want to keep your spot on the trip.

The full trip fee (nonrefundable) of $220 is due Wednesday, January 24th. You can use cash (!!!) or check at the Cashier's office in Lee Hall to pay. Email us if you have any questions or if you think you got a scholarship.

Follow us on Twitter at for more updates from us and from CHLS and COAR!!

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We're SO EXCITED and we hope you are, too!! It's going to be a great trip!!!