Alternative Break Program (ABP)

While working with national and international communities, the James Madison University Alternative Break Program trains and immerses students in a purposeful service experience designed to connect students and community members while enhancing personal growth, mutual awareness and life-long learning.

Alternative Thanksgiving Break 2009 - November 21-28

Alternative Spring Break 2010 - March 6-13

Hurricane Katrina Relief Trip 2010 - May 8-15

Highlights

• May Break Lottery Sign-up is now closed. Contact Dusty Krikau (krikaudm) to be added to the waiting list.

• Current and former trip leaders are encouraged to apply for the Alternative Break Student Coordinator Position. Check out our hiring page for more information and to download an application.

• Come out and help support ASB trips at the following proceeds nights!! If a flyer is needed, click on the proceeds night event to download and print the flyer.

February 4th: You Made It from 5PM-8PM

February 9th: CiCi's from 5PM-8PM

• Alternative Thanksgiving Break trips are all back safe and sound!

• Help support ABP as you make your belly happy! It's simple. Grab your friends, head over to Bourbon Street and order the ABP's Active Citizen Alfredo!

• Join us on facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming events!

employees & alumni

Take a moment to see how you can make a difference in the lives of current students who are hoping to give back through the Alternative Break Program just by clicking here.