Alternative Breaks has opened the Learning Partner application for their Fall Break DC trip. This position is open to ALL staff and faculty, as well as graduate student staff.
The Fall trip focuses on Hunger and Homelessness and will last from October 19th to October 22nd. The trip is slated to have 10 participants, 2 leaders, and one learning partner.
The role of the Learning Partner is as a participant on the trip who supports the two student leaders. Preference is given to to learning partners with experience in the issue area (in this case, hunger and homelessness) to add context and assist in participants' learning. Additionally the Learning partner will:
- Liaise for the University. Should something happen on the trip, LP's are tasked with keeping the entire group’s safety in mind and acting in the best interest of the university.
- Serve as a helping hand to the leaders as needed when it comes to logistics, pre-trip education, fundraising, volunteer management, reflection, etc.
- Contribute to the learning, leadership, and service development of both leaders and participants on an Alternative Break trip.
The deadline is September 13th at 5:00pm. The following week, trip leaders will conduct interviews with applicants before selecting a Learning Partner. All costs associated with participating as a Learning Partner are funded by the trip budget.
If you have any questions, please email: altbreaks@gwu.edu. To apply, use the link above.
