OSU Memorial Union

Have a great experience this spring break.  Choose from on of 3 service projects  Better yourself and better the world.

#1 Urban Beautification & Poverty – Yakima, WA
Learn about urban poverty and hunger issues while also completing city beautification and restoration projects, completing a variety of projects to meet pressing needs of the city and local community. This trip will expose you to many of the complex issues that face this small city including racial tensions, violence, food insecurity, and homelessness. estimated cost: $105 plus meals

#2 Oregon Conversation – Newport, OR
Travel to the Oregon coast to complete environmental restoration projects. Service work will likely include beach clean ups, tree planting, invasive species removal and stream restoration and clean up. If you have an interest in learning about environmental restoration and Northwest coastal ecosystems, this is a wonderful spring break trip for you. On our off day, we will go whale watching and explore the coast region hiking or canoeing.  estimated cost: $170 plus meals
#3 Hunger & Homelessness – San Francisco, CA
Travel to one of the nation’s greatest cities to work with multiple nonprofit organizations that are addressing hunger and homelessness issues. This trip will include hands-on direct service work with people experiencing homelessness from diverse backgrounds. You will meet and work alongside local visionaries who have created programs to combat issues close to their hearts. On our off day, we will explore San Francisco and all of the treasures that it has to offer!
estimated cost: $250 plus meals

For More Info:

Oregon State University, Center for Civic Engagement, 158 Snell Hall

Julia.Lang@oregonstate.edu or http://oregonstate.edu/cce/alternativebreaks

Download our application on our website: www.oregonstate.edu/cce

Accommodations for disabilities may be made by emailing: Julia.Lang@oregonstate.edu