Being an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip leader gives you an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of Drexel University students and the community you serve. You will help promote a week-long group traveling, community living, alcohol and drug free, service experience!

• Funding for an ASB Trip
  
  One of the most important aspects of a successful Alternative Spring Break experience is to make sure that your trip is fully funded. Fortunately, student organizations at Drexel University have multiple opportunities to receive funding for their ASB trip:
  
  
  1. SAFAC – click HERE for more SAFAC information
  2. CAP Funding – click HERE for a sample CAP Proposal
  3. Fundraising - The Office of Campus Activities has created the Fundraising Guide as a comprehensive resource for Drexel University’s student organizations complete with a variety of helpful fundraising ideas and websites.
  
  
• Selecting a Destination for an ASB trip
  
  You and your group should discuss what kind of experience you are looking to gain from this trip. Most organizations select their ASB experience to relate to the mission of the organization, but this is not a requirement.
  
  Here are some resources for ASB trip destinations: (The hyperlinks go to their respective sites)
  
  
  1. Break Away® - Contact Walter Parrish for login information
  2. Cumberland Trail Alternative Spring Break
  3. Alumni in the City – If you are looking at a particular city for opportunities, then I may be able to help you work with our Alumni Office at Drexel for the possibility of finding alumni in that city that may help with locating service projects or may simply be a good resources to connect with
  4. Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity has a program called Collegiate Challenge – where groups can visit a wide variety of Habitat affiliate site nationwide
     
     
• Lodging
  
  Many sites can either provide housing for free or help students find housing. Some student groups have stayed at churches, YMCAs, or schools to clear costs.
  
  
• Estimate of expenses
  
  To further assist you in creating a budget for your trip, we have provided you with a basic overview of how much an ASB trip would cost. I recommend that you and/or the “treasurer” for your trip go over the needs and anticipated expenses to ensure a successful trip! Click HERE for an example of estimated expenses!
  
  
• Advisor
  
  All of the ASB Trips need a full-time faculty or staff Advisor. The advisor only serves as an extra resource for the trip leader and is present to support student leadership.
  
  
• Resource Guide & Forms
  
  This Guide is full of very helpful information for trip leaders including topics such as:
  • Responsibilities of a Trip Leader
  • Group Dynamics
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Reflection
  • Team builders and Icebreakers
  • Financial Management
  • Information for Trip Participants
  • Emergency Plans of Action in case or vehicle accidents or terrorist attacks
  • General Contact Information
  • Copies of all forms (trip waivers) to be signed by ASB trip participants
  • Copies of financial forms, applications, and paperwork
  • and much more…
  Click HERE to download the Resource Guide
  
  
• Contact
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Walter Parrish at communityservice@drexel.edu for any questions reading planning an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip.