What is Alternative Spring Break?
ASB strives to move heart-felt volunteers toward becoming life-long active citizens within their own community. We do that by focusing on social injustices that affect our communities. ASB groups travel out-of-state during our Spring Break to perform service in a community that is dealing with a particular social problem. Then we come back to campus and live out what we learned on our break so we can make our own community a better place.
You can become involved by applying to be a trip participant. We are looking for Capital students who want to make a difference in their world and have fun in the process. This is an awesome and unique opportunity to take an out-of-state and alcohol/drug free trip that will change your life.
ASB 2010: Atlanta, GA CU is on the way!
Total cost of ASB - $175 per student!
We chose Atlanta because of the recent flooding and it provides an opportunity for students to give back to the community, learn new ways to benefit the Capital community and its surrounding areas as well as take in the cultural and historical sites. This will encourage them to come back to Capital and look at new and innovative ways to infuse culture and service onto the campus.
To be an ASB trip participant, you must
be in good judicial standing with the University
have and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 (for undergraduates) or 3.0 (for graduates), and
be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours for undergraduates and 4 hours for graduates).
ASB Participant Roles/Responsibilities:
Have an open mind & positive attitude
Get to know fellow group members
Attend all mandatory ASB events
Attend all ASB group meetings
Help with fundraisers
Participate fully in service
Participate fully in group activities
Do small jobs to help prepare for the trip
Have fun!!
ASB 2010 Work Projects and Primary Partner Organizations
Cobb Disaster Recovery
In response to the recent flood disaster which destroyed thousands of homes, and left many citizens homeless in Cobb and surrounding metro Atlanta areas, Cobb County Disaster Recovery has mobilized and is taking immediate action to assist those affected by the flood.
Comprised of more than 20 Cobb faith-based organizations, non profits, business, local government and civic groups, CDR was developed in 2005 in response to Hurricane Dennis. CDR is a volunteer-based, long-term coordination committee dedicated and determined to assist families, individuals and businesses impacted by natural disasters.
Service Centers in Marietta, Smyrna and Cherokee providing food, clothing, financial aid, education and employment assistance; interview, assessment and referral services, to families and individuals in crisis. Providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing and a host of wrap around services provide a healthy environment to foster whole life change.
American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter
The Atlanta Chapter of the Red Cross is providing training and support including assistance setting up our volunteer facility and food service and delivering Disaster Preparedness Education.
Office of Civic Engagement
We are collaborating with Georgia State’s volunteer program to integrate with their ongoing community service efforts.
Volunteer Emory
We are working with Emory’s volunteer program to integrate with their ongoing community service efforts.
City of Refuge
City of Refuge offers both life saving resources and life building tools to individuals and families in Atlanta who are living on the margin. We understand the need for programs that span multiple areas of need – from food, clothing, and shelter, to job training, placement, housing, life skills, and transportation. Our goal is to provide the best possible opportunities for success to those who are willing to work hard to change their lives.
Atlanta City Councilmember, Kwanza Hall
Represents District 2, Atlanta’s most socio-economically and culturally diverse district. Rich in history and culture, the district includes Centennial Olympic Park, Sweet Auburn, the King Center and Carter Presidential Library, Georgia Tech and Georgia State University, Atlantic Station, and Inman Park, the City’s first suburb. Councilmember Hall’s office is assisting the effort by identifying projects and also helped locate the facility for our volunteers.
Through our collaboration with these lead organizations and individuals we will identify projects and place volunteers where they are needed most.