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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]

studentlife.uci.edu

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!

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.

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!

Apply by Friday 5pm!
Application: https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/altbreakapp2017

Apply by Friday 5pm!

Velia Acosta a past participants for the Alternative Break Trip last Winter. Read a short description about her experience !

This same trip will be offered once again this Winter break.

Check out the link for more information and access to the application!
http://volunteer.uci.edu/programs/alternative-break.php

Apply by Friday 5pm!

Gema Rubie Antonio is one of our amazing past participants for the Alternative Break Trip last Winter. Read a short description about her experience and all that she gained from it !

If you like what you read from her experience, the trip she went on is being offered once again this Winter break.

Check out the link for more information and access to the application!

http://volunteer.uci.edu/programs/alternative-break.php

Interested in community service while engaging in social justice issues? If you are, then the Alternative Break Program is perfect for you! Our 2017 Winter Break applications are now OPEN & are due THIS Friday at 5PM!

Our program dates are from December 18-22

Our two programs for this Winter Break :

- Deconstructing the Undocumented Narrative: This trip will focus on understanding the immediate struggle of being undocumented, through working with impacted communities, non-profit organizations, and learning about the effects of border policy. Through direct service and informative workshops, we will be emphasizing the impact of intersectionality and community support. Discussions will focus breaking down stereotypes, and the impact of immigration policies for families and communities living in close proximity to the San Diego/ Mexico border.

- Building Sustainability within our Communities: Through direct service and informative workshops, participants will be addressing the negative effects and limitations that urbanization has on the health and well-being of the people living within these areas. Participants will volunteer and partner with organizations that attempt to combat this through the creation of community gardens and food banks/pantries to address food insecurity, food deserts, lack of open space, etc. These issues are ones that can help participants understand the complexity and significance of environmental sustainability being implemented within urban and under resourced communities.

Application process:

Step one- Fill out Application
https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/altbreakapp2017

Step 2- Sign up for an interview slot !
https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/signupsheet/index.php?state=signup&sub=intro

Alternative Winter Break Applications are out NOW!

Due Date: Week 6 | Friday 5pm | Nov. 10, 2017

Location 1: Deconstructing the Undocumented Narrative- San Diego

This trip will focus on understanding the immediate struggle of being undocumented, through working with impacted communities, non-profit organizations, and learning about the effects of border policy. Through direct service and informative workshops, we will be emphasizing the impact of intersectionality and community support. Discussions will focus breaking down stereotypes, and the impact of immigration policies for families and communities living in close proximity to the San Diego/ Mexico border.

Location 2: Building Sustainability within Community- Los Angeles

Through direct service and informative workshops, participants will be addressing the negative effects and limitations that urbanization has on the health and well-being of the people living within these areas. Participants will volunteer and partner with organizations that attempt to combat this through the creation of community gardens and food banks/pantries to address food insecurity, food deserts, lack of open space, etc. These issues are ones that can help participants understand the complexity and significance of environmental sustainability being implemented within urban and under resourced communities.

Step 1: Apply for the 2017 UCI Winter Alternative Break Program
https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/altbreakapp2017

Step 2: Once an application is submitted, sign up for an interview time slot for 2017 UCI Winter Alternative Break Program.
https://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/interview2017

Due Date: Week 6 | Friday 5pm | Nov. 10, 2017

Would you like to learn more about sustainability and food insecurity? Apply to Alternative Break Winter 2017! Fill out the interest form: https://goo.gl/forms/UhF4lcn37UPToMZz2 Applications are coming soon! 😊

Applications for Alternative Break Winter 2017 are coming soon! 😊

Fill out the Interest Form https://goo.gl/forms/UhF4lcn37UPToMZz2

Our trips for this winter are the following:

Deconstructing the Undocumented Narrative

Our focus will be on deconstructing the undocumented narrative to build a more clear understanding of the struggles that those who cross the border face. We will be emphasizing the role of intersectionality, the impacts of border policy, and working to break down negative stereotypes associated with undocumented folx. We will be working with organizations in San Diego-Border Angels, Casa Familiar, American Friends Service Committee and others-and organizations in the OC Area, such as the OC LGBT center.

Building Sustainability within Community

We will be addressing the negative affects and limitations that urbanization has on the health and well-being of the people living within these areas. Participants will be given the opportunity to work with organizations that attempt to combat this through the creation of community gardens and food banks/pantries to address food insecurity, food desserts, lack of open space, etc. These issues are ones that can help participants understand the complexity and importance of environmental sustainability being implemented within urban and under resourced communities.

APPS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO 2/13 @ 5PM!
SUBMIT WHILE YOU CAN! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

APPS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO 2/13 @ 5PM!
SUBMIT WHILE YOU CAN! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO THIS WEDNESDAY, 2/13 @ 5PM!!

CONSIDER APPLYING AND TELLING YOUR FRIENDS! DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY.

Application Link: http://studentlife.uci.edu/ce/alternative_break.php

APPLICATIONS DUE AT 5PM TODAY!!

I hope you consider applying:)

| UCI Student Life and Leadership Alternative Break is open to all UCI undergraduate students. Students must be in good academic standing and not on academic probabtion. UCI Extension students are not eligible at this time.

What are you doing this Spring Break?

-An alternative break program places teams of college students in communities to engage in community service and experiential learning during their winter or spring break.
-Students perform short term projects for community agencies and learn about issues such as literacy, poverty, racism, hunger, homelessness and the environment.
-The objectives of an alternative break program are to involve college students in community-based service projects and to give students opportunities to learn about the problems faced by members of communities with whom they otherwise may have had little or no direct contact.
-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 end.

Apps and information found on: http://studentlife.uci.edu/ce/alternative_break.php
DUE FRIDAY, FEB. 3rd, 2017!!
Interviews: Week 5 TBA

APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RELEASED! http://studentlife.uci.edu/ce/alternative_break.php

I hope you all consider applying!!

What is your Alternative Break?

UCI's Alternative Break program is a student crafted week long service project where participants can engage in critical conversations, community engagement, and connect with diverse groups of students. This spring break, the trip will start on March 27th and ending on April 1st. The trips have been a pivotal experience in the many students who have chosen to take the trip and we hope everyone is interested in experiencing the same.

Applications will be available on volunteer.uci.edu
Due date: Week 4 Friday, February 2nd, 2017 @ 5pm
Interviews: TBD Week 5