Fall Break Trips: $150 Spring Break Trips: $250
Students selected for a service trip will be required to pay a trip fee. The trip fees cover the costs of lodging, transportation, meals, t-shirt, and one local group activity. Students are expected to pay for their own food while traveling to and from the service sites as well as any other costs such as sightseeing or other personal costs while on the service trip. Participant fees are non-refundable.
If there are any concerns about the cost of a trip, please contact altbreaks@iastate.edu to see if any financial assistance is available.
Interested in being a participant on one of the service trips? Are you committed to volunteerism and service? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community during your Fall and/or Spring Break? If you are excited about devoting your time to service, having a great time, and forming lasting relationships and memories, then an Alternative Breaks Service trip is for you!
Here is what students are saying about their experience with engaging in an Alternative Breaks Service Trip:
"My Alternative Breaks experience was one of the highlights of my year. Overall, the trip was unforgettable, but among my favorite memories are getting to know the other great students that got to share this experience with me."
"All of it will be an experience I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Not only did I get to experience every aspect of the organization, but I got to see how passionate everyone was with what they were doing. Just being around them and taking in their energy inspired me to want to help them make a difference."
"It was an amazing trip filled with so much laughter and joy. We had unforgettable experiences no matter what we did. This trip was very eye opening as well as enjoyable. I learned a lot as well as a lot about myself as an individual. I was so glad I was able to go and help these men, and I will remember the entire trip forever, especially the conversations I had and the men I got to know."
Participant Responsibilities
- Attend group meetings to learn about service, community, and agency that the team will be egging with during the service trip.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures set by the University, service site, and Site Leaders/Alternative Breaks Program both before, during, and after the service trip.
*Service Trips are subject to change without notice. Alternative Breaks will strive to find a suitable alternative if such situation occurs.
For more information, contact us at altbreaks@iastate.edu