UK Alternative Service Breaks

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3280 Blazer Pkwy, Ste 102

Alternative Service Breaks is a student-led program of the Center for Community Outreach at the Univ As former President George W. and around the world!

OUR HISTORY:
In 2008, the University of Kentucky Alternative Service Breaks program was developed as a part of the national movement to involve college students in community-based service projects and to give students opportunities to learn about the complex issues faced by members of diverse communities. Bush said at that time, “From now on in America, any definition of a successful life must inc

lude serving others.”

The creation of “alternative breaks” was one response to increasing calls from world leaders encouraging young people to get involved and take action in their communities. They were intended to immerse students in new communities throughout the U.S. and abroad, as well as people whose experiences may be different from their own. According to Break Away, the national alternative breaks clearinghouse, “Being completely immersed into diverse environments enables participants to experience, discuss, and understand social issues in a significant way. The intensity of the experience increases the likelihood that participants will transfer the lessons learned on-site back to their own communities even after the alternative break ends. Break Away seeks to use alternative breaks as a springboard into lifelong active citizenship, where the community becomes a priority in an individual’s life decisions. Likewise, the UK ASB program aims to engage students in strong direct service to the community, through which students reflect upon complex social issues, and develop the knowledge and skills to take further action. According to Break Away, an estimated 36,000 students across the U.S. participated in an alternative break experience during spring break in 2008. During the past few years, UK ASB has continued to grow, expanding from 3 service immersions offered during the program’s first year to offering 15 service immersions, spanning UK’s Weekends, Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks in 2015-2016. In 2009, the program broadened its scope to include weekend service trips aimed at serving communities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky by working with the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville, KY. In 2011, UK ASB announced the addition of its first Spring Break service immersion abroad to the rural community of Jaibon in the Dominican Republic. In 2012, the program added a second international Spring Break service immersion in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, in partnership with UK’s Shoulder To Shoulder Global program. UK ASB ventured beyond Spring Break in 2013, offering its first Winter Break service immersion in Jinotega, Nicaragua, working with the same same community partner – Outreach360 – as it does in the Dominican Republic. For 2014, UK ASB added its first-ever Summer Break service immersion with a two week trip to Accra, Ghana, working with UBELONG and focused on Global Youth Education. As the UK ASB program continues to grow, it succeeds at engaging more UK students in the national alternative breaks movement, and at engaging more communities across the U.S.

Photos from University of Kentucky Office of Student Organizations and Activities's post

08/13/2020

Photos from UK Alternative Service Breaks's post

07/10/2020

We see you. We hear you. We will not give up.

04/30/2020

Last night we had the opportunity to hear from a few local community partners. We discussed who the organizations were, what they do, and got to see a little insight into non-profit work during COVID-19! We also had a brief Q and A panel at the end.

We had the pleasure of hearing from Lexington Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, and Bluegrass AMBUCS.

Here is the recording of Zoom! Feel free to reach out to Sydney ([email protected]) for additional information from any of these organizations.

04/22/2020

Come join the University of Kentucky Alternative Service Breaks program for our first installment of our virtual Re-Connect series! This Thursday afternoon, we will be featuring two local community partners: The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center and Lexington's International Book Project . Both organizations will be sharing about the mission, vision, and activities of their organization, in addition to how students can get involved in their work. There will be time for you to ask questions after each presentation, so don't miss this chance to connect with two great local organizations!
https://uky.campuslabs.com/engage/event/5702680

04/14/2020

Join us from 6-7:30pm this Thursday on Zoom for an Advocacy Workshop led by FCNL! Head to https://uky.campuslabs.com/engage/event/5693532 for the Zoom link and more info. We hope to see you there!

04/06/2020

Join ASB for an entertaining and educational viewing of "Virunga" this Thursday!! We will be viewing the documentary together and discussing afterwards over Zoom. The Zoom link and more information can be found here: https://uky.campuslabs.com/engage/event/5691808.
(PS. if you thought Tiger King was cool you should check out the synopsis of Virunga https://virungamovie.com/ )

03/24/2020

We are excited to announce that the 20-21 ASB Site Leader Application is NOW LIVE! You can learn more about the position by reviewing our Site Leader Info Packet and you can see a brief overview of expected site leader time commitments at http://www.ukasb.org/apply-now. After reviewing those resources, you can apply now on BBNvolved at https://uky.campuslabs.com/enga…/submitter/form/start/396063 until Sunday, April 5th at 11:45pm. Virtual interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis between Monday, April 6th and Friday, April 17th.

03/12/2020

Apply now! We would love to work with you! Check out ukasb.org/apply-now for more information. Applications are also available on BBNvolved under CCO forms. Feel free to email any questions to [email protected]!

03/12/2020

As you know, the ASB team has been working closely with UK staff and our community partners to monitor the recent developments regarding COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus disease - 2019). In light of recent university-wide announcements discouraging university-sponsored domestic travel and news of the suspension of in-person classes following spring break, UK ASB has officially cancelled all spring break programming. Although nothing has been finalized yet regarding our spring weekend Lexington-Focused trip, we will be following up in the coming weeks with a status update for that trip as well.

This decision was made in collaboration with the Office of Student Organizations and Activities in an effort to ensure the safety of each UK ASB participant as well as the safety of each member of the communities in which we serve. I know this is disappointing news to hear, but we truly appreciate your continued support and hope to connect you to meaningful community service here in Lexington and in the future.

02/21/2020

Spend a weekend serving in Lex with us! Applications close this Monday on ukasb.org! $25 covers all meals, housing, and an ASB t-shirt. Hope to see you there!

02/04/2020

Exciting news friends!! The 2020-2021 ASB Director application is now live! This is a position for current UK student leaders.Please reach out with any questions! https://uky.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/383030

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