immersions

Service trips immerse students and staff in communities throughout the US and abroad that seek to confront underlying societal needs by asking questions, seeking connections, and serving in various cultures and communities.  Intentional reflections that explore intrapersonal ideals before service, intrapersonal values amongst peers and neighbors during service and community values after service aim to increase engaged citizenship in all who participate.

Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break is a program which coordinates a small group of Dickinson students to travel to the Tohono O'odham Native American Reservation in Pisinemo, Arizona during the week of Dickinson's spring break. While there, students participate in a variety of community service activities while learning about the fascinating culture and history of the Tohono O'odham nation.
Contact: asb@dickinson.edu



Serve The World
Serve the World coordinates domestic and international service trips. Trips in previous years have seen students and faculty working in New Orleans, rural Jamaica, West Virginia, New York City, and other locations. For the 2008-2009 academic year, Serve the World will be going on four trips: a September weekend trip to Washington D.C., a fall pause trip to Wheeling, WV, an international trip during winter break in January, and a spring break trip to New Orleans.
Contact: stw@dickinson.edu

APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND HERE!

  • District of Columbia (DC) Urban Weekend:  September 19-21
    • Help aid the needy by delivering meals and working in the DC Central Kitchen, among other projects
    • Enjoy a night of sightseeing and fun activities in our nation’s capital
    • 20 People/Trip Fee: $50
  • Wheeling, West Virginia: Fall Pause, October 10-14
    • Help aid one of the nation’s poorest regions with a variety of construction projects
    • Spend time and help educate youth from the surrounding region in an after-school program
    • Volunteer in the local soup kitchen/food pantry
    • 20-25 People/Trip Fee: $75 + Fundraising
  • International Trip, Location Guatemala: January 5-15
    • Provide hurricane relief through a variety of reconstruction/construction projects
    • Experience the reality of a foreign location that no cruise, tour, or vacation could ever achieve
    • Help rebuild two adobe classrooms for children
    • Become familiar with the local culture through interaction with community members
    • 20 People/Trip Fee: $350 + Fundraising
  • New Orleans, LA: Spring Break, March 6-14
    • Provide hurricane relief through a variety of reconstruction/ construction projects
    • Travel throughout the city in a guided tour that gives amazing insight to the severity of Hurricane Katrina
    • Experience the famous culture of New Orleans and Bourbon Street
    • Up to 40 People/Trip Fee: $150 + Fundraising
  • Tentative Summer Trip, Location and Details TBA

Note: The number of people per trip and the estimated cost per person are not finalized. While prices may seem minimal, additional fundraising as a selected member of the team are an obligation for all trips except the September weekend trip.