About ASB

Goals of the Program

  • To help develop and enhance a value for public service, civic engagement and community engaged learning within the participants.
  • To develop a commitment to exploring and advocating for social justice issues.
  • To help participants reflect on their privileges and begin to use these to break down the systems that afford unearned privilege in our society.
  • To provide opportunities for participants to reflect on their roles in a global community.
  • To provide opportunities for cultural and language immersion through service projects with diverse communities.

What is it?

Alternative Spring Break is an initiative that takes place during McGill’s Reading Week that engages students with five days of volunteering, learning, and interacting with the local Montreal community. Students will get to immerse themselves in social justice topics by working with community groups and organizations.

When is it, and what is the time requirement?

• ASB Participant Orientation: Attendance at one of the orientation sessions is mandatory for participation in the Alternative Spring Break program.  

• Volunteering: March 2nd - March 6th 2020
• Mandatory Reflection & Celebration Day: TBD

What is included? What will I receive?

Letter of Participation
• Participation included in your Co-Curricular Record (CCR)

The ASB experience is a reciprocal one and is there to benefit the needs and development of the student as well as the organization. Through this program, students can:
• Make an impact in a Montreal community
• Learn first-hand about societal issues these organizations face
• Gain more understanding of citizenship and solidarity
• Build career experience

What is the cost?

There is no charge for participating in ASB.

When is registration?

Students can apply for ASB in the early Winter term. 

Please note that space is limited therefore the applications will be used to select participants. Confirmations will be sent out in February. Others will be placed on the waitlist.

Who organizes ASB?

ASB is organized by the Social Equity and Diversity Education office and  Student Services' Campus Life & Engagement office.

 


 

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