! Immersive Living and Volunteering Experience! Service, Education, Reflection Address a critical issue Learn about another place Meaningful reflection
! 18 trips! Over 200 volunteers! 7 days! Nearly 8,000 hours of service!
! ~9 student Volunteers! 2 student Team Leaders! 1 staff/faculty University Representative
! Any Undergrad or Graduate student currently enrolled at Northeastern! In good standing with OSCCR! No experience necessary!!
! Any Northeastern student! In good standing with OSCCR! ASB experience is valuable, but not a prerequisite! Energy, enthusiasm, dedication IS required!
! Help plan, coordinate, and facilitate trip! Serve as liaison between team & host site! Plan & run team meetings November February! Facilitate reflections daily during trip! Attend & participate in bi-monthly trainings, 2 retreats, & 3 events! Office hours: 2 hours/week in 172 CSC! Assemble trip packet for teammates
! Spring Break week: March 5 th -12 th, 2016! Substance-Free policy! Transportation: All trips (except local) fly out of & back to Boston Logan airport Domestic: Rental vans, driven by Univ. Rep & a student over 21 Global trips: All ground transport arranged by host site
! Rustic. Think: Hostel, bunkhouse, community center floor.! Meals Global: All meals arranged by host site. Domestic: Prepared as a team ALL TRIPS: Food allergies/dietary restrictions are accommodated as best we can! Please note your needs on the application.
! Read Program Handbook & 2016 Information Packet! Apply! TL applicants: group interview! CCS notifies you of your application status & trip placement! Return signed waiver to accept your spot!! ASB Kick-Off/Introductory team meeting! 50% Program fee deposit due Nov. 23 rd
Date Oct. 2 nd Oct. 16 th Oct. 30 th Nov. 2 nd Nov. 6 th Nov. 12 th Nov. 16 th Nov. 23 rd Due Team Leader Applications Due Volunteer Applications Due Student Application Status Update (latest) 1 st Team Leader Monday meeting University Representative Applications Due Volunteer deadline to accept/decline Program Kick-off Meetings 1 st Payment deadline
! Assist with animal care and work on projects to improve the quality of life for animals who are waiting to find a home!! Who doesn t love animals?
! Tour an educational farm and help to get ready for the coming season!
Work on trail maintenance and building projects Beautify the park and promote its use!
o Volunteer at the largest no-kill animal shelter in the country o Optional: Puppy sleepovers!
Prep & deliver meals to clients Promote nutrition education Serve those living with chronic illness
Install solar panels for low-income families Make a long-term impact! Promote this program within your host community
Work at a day camp for children with special needs Create fun games & activities to let kids be kids!
! Food competency food literacy food equity youth empowerment environmental stewardship
Sort & ship medical supplies to communities in need around the world Test equipment for quality
Work on an organic farm that is home to 16-18 year old boys who have aged out of the orphanage system Work may include gardening or building homes
! Learn about permaculture and sustainable agriculture while helping to spread knowledge and a harmonious lifestyle!
! Outreach 360 helps to bring education to students all over the world!! Experience working with local students in the classroom!
! Program/Interest groups can participate together! Belonging to one of the programs does NOT exclude you from participating in a generalinterest ASB trip! In the application, you can include both Co- Sponsored and general trips among your preferences.
! Outreach 360 helps to bring education to students all over the world!! Experience working with local students in the classroom!
! Take part in various community projects that involve building, teaching, and outreach!
! 4 trips to choose from! International & domestic! Separate application deadlines
! Program fees: Local: $500 Domestic Tier 1: $1,000 Domestic Tier 2: $1,150 Global: $2,100! Team Leaders are given a 50% discount for their work!! Student Drivers (Domestic trips): $100 discount! Deadlines: First half deposit: Monday, Nov. 23 rd Total balance due: Monday, Jan. 11 th
! Open to Volunteers and Team Leaders! $7,000 available for Volunteers! $2,000 for Team Leaders! Video Application due on due date of application! Of the finalists, financial need will be considered
! Team Leaders: Friday, Oct. 2 nd! Volunteers: Friday, Oct. 16 th! University Reps: Friday, Nov. 6 th! We will update students on your status/ placement NO LATER than Friday, Oct. 30 th!
! Co-Coordinators: Alexis, Cat & Dan! Northeastern.asb@gmail.com! LIKE us on Facebook: Northeastern ASB! Anna Gilmore Center of Community Service 172 CSC 617-373-7479 a.sylvester@neu.edu