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Replies: 8 - Last Post: Jan 26, 2013 5:03 AM Last Post By: gawkabout

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hmathers

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Dec 21, 2012 8:36 PM
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Alternative Spring Break

Hello all,

I'm looking to participate in an alternative spring break trip. I'd prefer to try California, Nevada, Texas, or any big city. I'm from Detroit and haven't travelled much but I just want to see a new place during my spring break! Is anyone aware of a place that offers volunteer-based spring break trips that isn't affiliated with a particular university?

Thanks!

Hannah

bzookaj

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Dec 22, 2012 6:27 AM
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What type of "volunteer" trip? Do you want to help with Sandy relief? Clear some trails in a national park?

There are plenty of organizations out there that, while not offering specific "spring break" trips, will let you come and volunteer during that time.

ianw6705

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Jan 6, 2013 12:30 AM
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I just entered "volunteer-based spring break trips" in a search engine ... lots of ideas result.

letemspeak

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Jan 6, 2013 2:39 AM
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http://www.nomoredeaths.org/

Is based in the SW and offers spring break volunteer positions, isn't affiliated with a university but is certainly alternative. You won't be in a big city the majority of the time. Check it out.

Oweena

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Jan 6, 2013 8:04 AM
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New Orleans is still in need of volunteers post Hurricane Katrina.

Try Habitat for Humanity as I know they take college students on Spring Break.

I'm also familiar with Animal Rescue New Orleans. So if you want to help the animals of New Orleans, take a look at ARNO.

Websterella

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Jan 6, 2013 1:39 PM
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gawkabout

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Jan 8, 2013 12:38 PM
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Austin Texas food bank.

Untracked

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Jan 9, 2013 10:42 AM
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A bit of a tangent, but curiosity get's the best of me: what don't you like about university association?

gawkabout

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Jan 26, 2013 5:03 AM
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Can you aford to go to Europe?

You don't have to save the world, b4 you you know something about it.

We yanks are notorious for that.
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