Alternative Spring Break Applications 2016-17

Over spring break there will be one service trip to Memphis, TN focusing on Environmental Justice, and another group going to Washington D.C. focusing on homelessness and poverty.
 
November 9th Applications Due with $100 deposit to the DUC Info and Tickets Desk
November 30th Applicants notified of acceptance status
December 12th Fundraising Meeting (both trips) 5:30pm DUC Laird Room South
December 14th Final Payment Due
March 19th-25th Spring Break Trips
 
Location: Memphis, TN
Community Partner: Living Lands and Waters
Dates of Trip: March 19th-24th
Social Issue: Environmental Justice
What will we be doing: The students will drive as a group down to Memphis on Sunday March 19th, and will enjoy a group dinner with the LLAW crew. Monday through Thursday the students will spend their work day riding on boats, or walking on inlands cleaning up trash. From refrigerator and tires, to bottle cans and cigarettes there is a lot of trash to be picked up. The crew of LLAW will facilitate laughter with jokes and also provide education on environmental justice. At night there will be time to explore the city, and different local cuisine. On Friday the students will have time for a few tourist attractions and then head back to Stevens Point.
 
Cost $250
This includes $100 deposit that is due with application; the final payment of $150 is due December 14th
What does the trip cost include?
·   All transportation (Vans) to and from UWSP
·   Lodging/accommodations
·   Sunday dinner, Breakfast every day, Lunch Monday-Thursday
 
What does the cost not include?
·   Meals on travel days, and dinners throughout the week
·   Medical Insurance
·   Cost associated with leisure time activities (museums, souvenirs, tickets)
·   Incidentals
 
Pre-Trip Meetings (attendance is required)
Fundraising meeting (attendance is required)
12/ 13 5:30pm DUC Laird Room South
There will be 3 pre-trip meetings planned for the end of February and into March. These meeting times and dates will be determined by participants and leaders schedules. They are crucial to the bond of the group, education on the issue, and overall preparedness for the trip. If you are unable to attend the meetings you will need to email the service trip coordinator and set up an alternative meeting. If a participants are absent at pre-trip meetings it is up to that student to set up an additional meeting with the service trip coordinator.
 
Location: Washington D.C.
Community Partner: YSOP (Youth Service Opportunities Project)
Dates of Trips: March 19th-25th
Social Issue: Homelessness and Poverty
What will we be doing: Students will arrive in Washington D.C. on March 19th and will be staying at a hostel for the week. Monday through Thursday students will spend the day working all around the city. They will work YSOP in soup kitchens, food pantries, or homeless shelters each experience is different agencies. The work day typically last 4 to 5 hours and after service is concluded there will be a reflection facilitated by the site leader/service trip coordinator. On Friday March 24 the group will have time to explore the city, and then leave on a late flight back that night, then arriving back in Stevens Point on March 25th.
Cost $450
What does the trip cost include?
·   Airfare and transportation to and from airport to SP
·   Lodging/accommodations
·   Select meals
·   Any supplies needed to work at service sites
What does the cost not include?
·   Checked Baggage
·   Meals on travel days, and different dinners throughout the week
·   Medical Insurance
·   Cost associated with leisure time activities (museums, souvenirs, tickets)
·   Incidentals
·   Transportation in city (metro, cabs)
 
Pre-Trip Meetings (attendance is required)
Fundraising meeting (attendance is required)
12/ 13 5:30pm DUC Laird Room South
There will be 3 pre-trip meetings planned for the end of February and into March. These meeting times and dates will be determined by participants and leaders schedules. They are crucial to the bond of the group, education on the issue, and overall preparedness for the trip. If you are unable to attend the meetings you will need to email the service trip coordinator and set up an alternative meeting. If a participants are absent at pre-trip meetings it is up to that student to set up an additional meeting with the service trip coordinator.
Application Process
1. Find the application on this website.
 2. Print off application and sign all forms and waivers.
 3.  Complete the essay portion of the application.
- The essay portion of the application is the most important aspect; each question            should be answered in at least 1 descriptive paragraph. All responses must be typed,           and include students ID number.
4. Turn in the signed forms, essay responses, and required money deposit to the information and tickets desk in the DUC.
5. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of students and staff.
            - If necessary group interviews will be conducted to choose participants.
6. Students will be notified in due time if they have been selected. If students are not chosen to participate on the trip, they will receive their deposit back in full.
 
​​If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Service Trip Coordinator,
Bitty O'Leary, at sieotrip@uwsp.edu or 715-346-2260