Are you passionate about organizing a trip for the 2014 Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program?  Does your student organization annually sponsor a trip?  Did you previously participate in a trip, but now are looking to take on a greater role?

If you answered "yes!" to any of these questions, we'd like to encourage you to complete our trip formation survey.  It is the first step in organizing an ASB trip and your opportunity to impact the lives of your peers and also communities locally and nationally.

Please complete the online survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F98V5VN.

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Being an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip leader provides 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 ASB experience is to ensure that your trip is funded. Multiple opportunities exist to fund an ASB trip:
  
  
  1. SAFAC –the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC) has provided monies to the Office of Campus Activities (OCA) to support ASB trips.
  2. CAP Funding – click HERE for a sample CAP Proposal.
  3. Fundraising – OCA has created a comprehensive Fundraising Guide complete with a variety of helpful ideas, websites, and resources.
  
  
• Selecting a destination
  
  Students and student organizations interested in organizing a trip should discuss the outcomes for what type of experience they are looking to gain. For student groups, most 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:
  
  
  1. Break Away® – Contact communityservice@drexel.edu for log-in information.
  2. Cumberland Trail Alternative Spring Break
  3. Alumni –If you are looking at a particular city for opportunities, we may be able to work with our Alumni Office to connect with alumni who may help with locating service projects.
  4. Habitat for Humanity – Collegiate Challenge is a program where groups visit a wide variety of Habitat affiliate sites nationwide
     
     
• Lodging
  
  Many sites either provide free housing or help students find housing. Some trips have stayed at churches, YMCAs, or schools to lower costs.
  
  
• Estimate of expenses
  
  To further assist in creating a budget for your trip, we have provided a basic overview of how much an ASB trip may cost. For your trip, estimate the needs and all anticipated expenses to ensure a successful trip. Click HERE for an example of estimated expenses.
  
  
• Advisor
  
  All ASB trips require a full-time faculty or staff advisor. The advisor serves as an extra resource for the trip leader and is present to support student all participants.
  
  
• Resource Guide
  
  The 2009-2010 Guide contains helpful information for trip leaders including:
  • Responsibilities of a Trip Leader
  • Group Dynamics
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Reflection
  • Team Builders and Icebreakers
  • Financial Management
  • Information for Participants
  • Emergency Plans
  • General Contact Information
  • Trip Waivers (to be signed by ASB trip participants)
  • Emergency Contact Forms
  • and much more…
  Click HERE to download the Resource Guide
  
  
• Contact
  
  Please contact communityservice@drexel.edu with any questions about planning an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip.