Programs and Activities Alternative Breaks Involve yourself in service in a way that you have never done before. Alternative Breaks train and immerse students in a purposeful service experience designed to connect students and community members throughout the United States while enhancing personal growth, mutual awareness and life-long learning. Spring break, winter break, and weekend opportunities are available. Pick up a hammer and pitch in to help tackle the problems of low-income housing and homelessness in the Ypsilanti area. Volunteers of any experience level are invited to help raise walls, raise funds, and raise the hopes of those in need.
Buddies meet at least twice a month, engaging in social outings and volunteer activities.
Kid Konnection Make a difference in a child s life by volunteering to tutor and spend time with at-risk children. Use your creativity to help develop and implement enrichment activities to promote self-esteem and literacy during and after school. All it takes is a few hours of your time to make a significant impact on a child. This is a perfect opportunity for those with busy schedules who still want to get involved. Students against Hunger and Homelessness Join the fight against hunger and homelessness in the local community.