An alternative break program places teams of college students in communities to engage in community service and experiential learning during their break.
The Alternative Break Program offered at UC Irvine places teams of college students from various backgrounds, majors, and walks of life in communities to engage in community service and experiential learning during their Winter and Spring Breaks. Students learn from a variety of issues from literacy, poverty, racism, homelessness and hunger. Sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) on campus t
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05/07/2018
Hello! Come join our "Unite with Some Bites" Event on Friday May 11th 3-5 pm in the Dr. White Room, Cross Cultural Center.
We will have a panel of former Alternative Break participants to share their experience and a RAFFLE with the chance to win some prizes AND food to company this network event.
We welcome participants from past years and those that have NEVER participated in Alternative Break. We just want to provide a platform to network and discuss community service experiences.
We just ask that everyone RSVPs here ...
https://goo.gl/forms/baOcx90YyDqlyQm12
We are looking forward to seeing you all next Friday!
Alternative Break Site Leader Application due Tomorrow!
Hello!
Applications for Alternative Break Site Leader are out now under the COVP department!
Due April 20 Friday at 11:59pm
http://studentlife.uci.edu/internships/
This is as year long commitment in which you will lead two programs for Winter and Spring break. If you have any questions or concerns feel free message the page or email at [email protected]
Hello! For those that applied but were not able to make it to Thursday interviews. Friday 3/2 at 10am and 11am are two time slots that are open.
You must interview and fill out the application to be considered a candidate!
02/27/2018
Deadline is TOMORROW!
Here are the steps to apply for any of our FOUR trips!
LA Made: Exploring Labor Issues and Workers' Rights
Location: Los Angeles, CA Alejandra Lucia
Environmental Injustice: Sustainability and Access for All
Location: La Jolla, CA Anissa Balderas
Womxn of Color: Dismantling Cis Hetero White Feminism
Location: Los Angeles, CA Fatima Bravo
Hunger and Homelessness: Expanding Definitions in Urban Communities Location: Los Angeles, CA Sandy Hi
Step 1: Complete the 2018 UCI Spring Alternative Break Program Application
https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/altbreakspring2018
*To answer just a few questions and choose between the FOUR trips that are being offered this year
Step 2: Once an application is submitted, to sign up for an interview time slot for 2018 UCI Spring Alternative Break Program.
https://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/sp2018interviews
****You must complete the application and do an interview to be considered as a candidate****
Visit http://volunteer.uci.edu/programs/alternative-break.php for more information.
Due Date: Week 8 | Wednesday | Feb. 28, 2018 at 11:59pm
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Trip 4/4:
Theme: Hunger and Homelessness: Expanding Definitions in Urban Communities
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: March 26-30, 2018
This trip is centered around the struggles of food and housing insecurity and what it means to be living under these conditions in underserved communities. This trip aims to not only volunteer with organizations that help these efforts but to also question “why” is is that these situations happen in the first place and “how” social injustices have a defining role in the lives of those affected. Participants will think critically about being food and housing insecure and gain perspective on these pressing issues.
Trip 3/4:
Theme: Womxn of Color: Dismantling Cis Hetero White Feminism
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: March 26-30, 2018
This trip will focus on understanding the social injustices that womxn of color face within a patriarchal society. Through the use of Kimberle Crenshaw's theory of Intersectionality, participants will explore the racial, gender, and political issues underlying the marginalization of womxn of color. Also, the trip aims to dismantle the notion of white cis-hetero gendered feminism and move towards an intersectional and inclusive feminist mindset. Participants will work with organizations that center their work on providing services, spaces, resources that contribute to the improvement of womxn's well-being.
Trip 2/4:
Theme: Environmental Injustice: Sustainability and Access for All
Location: La Jolla, CA
Date: March 26-30, 2018
This trip aims to uplift communities that are victims of environmental oppression. Typically communities of color and low socioeconomic status have been disproportionately exposed to polluted air, water, and soil. This includes denial of natural resources and their benefits. The trip will work to help organizations by providing access to green spaces for healthy mindful living. The trip will work closely with the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and learn more from the indigenous perspective.
Trip 1/4:
Theme: LA Made: Exploring Labor Issues and Workers' Rights
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: March 26-30, 2018
This trip will focus on working closely with grassroots organizations and day labor centers in the Greater Los Angeles area in order to learn about the different struggles workers face in their everyday life. Particpants will discuss topics related to intersectionality, workers' rights, wage theft, occupational safety hazards, unfair treatment in workplaces, unemployment, underemployment, informal economy, and human trafficking. Participants will be involved in community outreach and engage in conversations with advocates for workers' rights.
02/22/2018
Hello Everyone!
The deadline for the Spring Alt. Break Applications has been extended to Wednesday 2/28
Here are the steps to apply for any of our FOUR trips!
LA Made: Exploring Labor Issues and Workers' Rights
Location: Los Angeles, CA Alejandra Lucia
Environmental Injustice: Sustainability and Access for All
Location: La Jolla, CA Anissa Balderas
Womxn of Color: Dismantling Cis Hetero White Feminism
Location: Los Angeles, CA Fatima Bravo
Hunger and Homelessness: Expanding Definitions in Urban Communities Location: Los Angeles, CA Sandy Hi
Step 1: Complete the 2018 UCI Spring Alternative Break Program Application
https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/altbreakspring2018
*To answer just a few questions and choose between the FOUR trips that are being offered this year
Step 2: Once an application is submitted, to sign up for an interview time slot for 2018 UCI Spring Alternative Break Program.
https://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/sp2018interviews
****You must complete the application and do an interview to be considered as a candidate****
Visit http://volunteer.uci.edu/programs/alternative-break.php for more information.
Due Date: Week 8 | Wednesday | Feb. 28, 2018
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Our applications for Winter Break 2017 have been extended to Wednesday, Nov 15th! Don’t miss this opportunity!