The Flip Side of Spring Break (Writer's choice - story 3)

Not sure you are looking to party this Spring Break?  Linn Benton Community College students may want to consider an alternative Spring Break.  It could be a great choice for you!

From March 20^th to March 31^st, there are 11 days in order to give back and help others. Many of these volunteer opportunities allow the spring breaker to travel and see other states or countries and spend time with other similar minded students.  Travel to areas of natural disasters or third world countries.  Make life long memories and friends and explore new cultures as you volunteer and offer help to others in need.

Join Habitat forHumanity, United Way, or Cross Cultural Solutions and travel to areas that are in need of help, either teaching children, building schools, parks or houses.  More and more students are finding volunteering a great alternative to the traditional Spring Break. 

Many organizations offer a pre-planned trip to the areas in need.  Housing and food is included in the price.  Or local chapters can direct the spring breakers to projects within Oregon.  Each organization will offer tips and packing information for the various locations that are offered for travel.  During your free time, you are able to enjoy and explore the area.

So if you do not seek to party, spend time with your friends and family, or want to make new friends and be able to help out others, then perhaps volunteering during your Spring Break will offer the option and rest you need from your daily life.

At a glance:

When: 3/20/2013-3/31/2013
Where: sky's the limit
Travel trips:
Pack for all types of weather
Pack completely to avoid price gouging
Follow guidelines/lists given to by organization traveling with
Bring camera
Bring plenty of small gifts to give to children