Where To Go For An Alternative Spring Break Experience

March 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM | by cmb | Comments (0)

Getting drunk in Acapulco is fun, but what if you want something more out of your spring break? This year, there are several volunteer and travel agencies organizing spring break trips with a purpose just for you.

United Way has been on the forefront of the alternative spring break movement and this year is no exception. They have volunteer trips planned from March 28 through April 3 in various locations across the U.S.

Students can choose between helping out nonprofits in Detroit, Michigan, repairing and rebuilding flood-damaged homes in Wabash Valley, Indiana or helping to rebuild and reconstruct communities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The cost of the trips is $150, and you'll have to provide your own transportation. You can find more information at Liveunited.com.

STA Travel, a favorite among spring breakers, is also jumping on the alternative spring break bandwagon with volunteer hybrid tours that combine travel and volunteerism. As part of STA's hybrid tours, you can either volunteer while traveling or volunteer and then set out to see your chosen country when you're done.

There are four different tours to choose from, including a teaching trip to Fiji and a chance to teach and build housing in Africa. These trips tend to be longer so you may need more than the usual one week spring break but they do include several excursions throughout each destination and enough time to feel like you're really making a difference. You can find more information about the trips at statravel.com.

Related Stories:
· United Way Alternative Spring Break Sponsored by Deloitte [LiveUnited.com]
· Volunteer Hybrid [STA Travel]
· Volunteer Travel Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: STA Travel Blog]

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