Alternative Spring Break - 2008 Site Leader

Application

ASB’s Mission:
1. Educate a diverse group of students about a variety of social and/or environmental issues by
immersing them in communities across the nation to engage in meaningful, direct service.
2. Build future leaders that are active, conscientious citizens with knowledge and concern for
solving our nation’s most pressing social and/or environmental problems.

ASB’s Volunteers:
A passionate, committed group of MU students who desire to help alleviate our generation’s most
pressing social and/or environmental problems. ASB volunteers partner with community
organizations across the nation who work directly within the context of national and international
issues. Such organizations work with children from impoverished families, individuals living with
HIV/AIDS, refugees, endangered wildlife, urban reconstruction, and rural communities to name a
few.

Expectations:
Attending an ASB trip is a life changing experience that will challenge and expand your
understanding of yourself and society. The program is successful because of dedicated, active
volunteers. Please consider all volunteer expectations before you apply.

1. Full attendance and participation in all mandatory functions

a. Site leader meetings – Weekly on Thursday at 7:00 PM beginning October 18th
b. Meetings with your co-site leader and participants – Biweekly, time determined by you,
beginning winter semester
c. Pre-trip service project – before spring break, time determined by you
d. Site leader retreat – Saturday, October 20th
e. Participant retreat – winter semester
f. Post-trip service project – after spring break, time determined by you
g. Active participation in ASB fundraising
h. Reunion and reorientation meeting – after spring break
2. Respect for others and willingness to cooperate in a group
3. Remain flexible, open-minded, and responsible
4. Alcohol and drug-free during the week of spring break

Rewards:
There are many rewards to serving as an ASB volunteer. Becoming an ASB site leader provides you
the resources and knowledge to organize and run your own national service project. You will not
only become educated about a variety of social and environmental issues, but also have the chance
to bring your knowledge back to your campus and home community. Your ASB trip has the
potential to change your life, as well as the lives of your participants and the individuals you work
with.
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There are as many rewards for the ASB experience as there are ASB volunteers. We invite you to
apply and discover some of those reasons for yourself.
Alcohol and Other Drug Policy:
The Alternative Spring Break program is intended to be a service to the community. Due to the
organizations and populations you will be working with, issues of liability, and the sponsorship of
the University of Missouri – Columbia in the program, ASB prohibits the use or purchase of
alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs by the participants and site leaders during any ASB sponsored
activity. Anyone who violates this policy during any ASB activity, regardless of his or her age, will
be sent home at his or her own expense and may be subject to a Student Life referral.

Non-Discrimination:
The Alternative Spring Break program of the University of Missouri is in compliance with the non-
discrimination statement of the University of Missouri. We further add that the Alternative Spring
Break program does not discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

University of Missouri Policies:

ASB complies with the University of Missouri’s regulations, stated in the M-Book:
Standards of Conduct: University of Missouri regulations prohibit the unlawful possession, use,
distribution, and sale of alcohol and illicit drugs by university students and employees on university
owned or controlled property as well as at university sponsored or supervised activities.
University Discipline: Violation of these University of Missouri regulations can result in
disciplinary action up to and including expulsion for students and discharge for employees.
Legal Sanctions: Local, state, and federal laws also prohibit the unlawful possession, use,
distribution, and sale of alcohol and illicit drugs. Criminal penalties for violation of such laws range
from fines up to $20,000 to imprisonment for terms up to and including life.
Health Risks: Specific serious health risks are associated with the use of illicit drugs and alcohol.
For more information, contact the Wellness Resource Center and ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Prevention Team), 34 Brady Commons, 882-4634.

Application Deadline:
Please return the following pages stapled or paper clipped to the Alternative Spring Break mailbox
in A022 Brady Commons (downstairs Brady) no later than 5:00 PM on Friday October 12th. Thank
you once again for your interest.

Website:
Please visit our website for previous trips and information:
http://www.students.missouri.edu/~muasb/main.php

For questions, please contact:

Stephanie Irwin, Director, seifzf@mizzou.edu
Jennifer Williams, Treasurer, jlwgbf@mizzou.edu
Matthew Huffman, Site Leader Coordinator, mlh4m9@mizzou.edu
Anne Marie Vegors, Publicity, anvxtd@mizzou.edu
Michelle Riley, Fundraising, mrrq44@mizzou.edu

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 Alternative Spring Break – 2008 Site Leader Application
University of Missouri – Columbia

Please type or print application in blue or black ink. Your application will be evaluated based on the
answers to the short answer and essay questions. Thank you for your interest in the ASB program.

Name:______________________________________ Birth
date:________________________

Local Address: _______________________________ Local

Phone:______________________
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applicable):_________________

Permanent Address: ___________________________ Perm.

Phone:______________________
____________________________________________ Student No.
(new):__________________

Year in School: 1 2 3 4 5 Other Grad

Major:___________________________

E-mail:______________________________________ Minor (if

any):_____________________

How did you hear about ASB? (circle one or more)

Flyer Word of mouth E-mail Another organization Class

Other (please list):______________________________________________________________

Have you been on an ASB trip before? (circle) Yes No

If “yes,” how many times, and where did you go? (Past trip experience is not necessary, and this
question is not used in selections)

What organizations do you belong to at the University of Missouri – Columbia? What organizations
do you belong to outside of Mizzou?

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Do you have any previous/current job/employment experience? If so, where have/do you work and
what kinds of tasks have you been responsible for?

Questions: Answers may be handwritten or typed in blue or black ink. Please limit your response to
each question to 200 words or less. If you need more space, please staple an additional page onto
this application.

1. What is your previous involvement in volunteer/service programs? Which volunteer experience

has been your favorite and why?

2. What are you looking to gain from leading an ASB trip?

3. What ideas and/or issues would you like to cover in a spring break trip?

4. What other time constrains will you have next year?

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Optional: Include a letter of character reference from a faculty or staff member of MU or a member
of an organization you are involved in. The letter should not be from a family member or close
friend.

Adopt-A-Breaker Addresses Form

Fundraising is an integral part of the Alternative Spring Break program because it reduces the cost
of traveling for students. ASB trips are designed to be affordable to as many students as possible,
such that service and experience are the focus of the trips. One of our easiest fundraisers is Adopt-
A-Breaker. Potential hosts (family, friends, teachers, etc.) are sent a form describing your ASB trip
and requested to send any amount they are able/willing to give. Below, please provide a minimum
of at least five outstanding individuals you feel could be Adopt-A-Breaker hosts to you, as well as a
list of your current professors/T.A’s. Please write neatly and list host addresses as they would appear
on an envelope. ASB will provide all postage, pre-printed letters, and envelopes.

Current Professors/T.A’s (first and last names):

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