Community Service Alaska - 27 Days

  United States

Alaska

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 29, July 9, July 16

Description: 360 Student Travel offers students a 27-day program in Alaska. This program features 80 hours of community service and recreational activities such as mountain biking, hiking & whitewater rafting. Have fun while making a difference.

We work with dedicated service partners such as: Food Bank of Alaska, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, Dare to Care and Kid's Kitchen. Locations visited include Anchorage, Homer, Seldovia, Seward and highlights include an Alaskan dog sled ride and hiking a glacier.

Community Service the "360 Way" is so much more than "just" volunteering. We combine helping make the world a better place with exciting travel highlights. Think of is as a reward for all your excellent work! And remember "all work and no play" is no way to spend the summer.

For your convenience and consistency of the group experience, all group members stay at the same location we do not have any home-stays. We partner with established organizations that have a long history of achieving their mission and integrating volunteers into their efforts.

Groups are generally 12-24 participants and most come by themselves, which we strongly encourage. Participants must be prepared for our program. Service days may last as long as 8 hours of physical labor, come rain or shine.

A certificate recognizing the total number of hours of service and listing the projects accomplished is issued upon program completion. We complete 80 hours of total service.

Highlights: Amazing Adventures:

- Whitewater Raft
- Glacier Hike
- Fjords Cruise
- Dog Sled Ride
- Cycling

Qualifications: Participants should be prepared for our program. Once you are part of a team, you are committing yourself not only to hard work on service days (from 6-8 hours) but also to your fellow volunteers and those we will be assisting. In sharing this rewarding experience, you are guaranteed to form lasting friendships and will no doubt take away much more than you give. You will receive a certificate of completion recognizing 30-80 hours (depending on program) of service and listing projects accomplished.

Cost in US$: USD 5,899 plus airfare to and from Anchorage

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 30

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

360 Student Travel's Mission Statement: 360 Student Travel will allow you the opportunity to step in a new direction. Travel, volunteer, or improve your foreign language skills we are here to help you take that new step by helping you keep your other foot planted. Regardless of travel style, all programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, it is still summer, and the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding. On our Community Service Program you'll be making the world a better place and discovering the world at the same time - ziplining in Costa Rica, exploring a glacier in Alaska, or marveling at the "Big 5" in Africa. If you're open-minded and interested in achieving goals, volunteering, and helping others, then this will be a meaningful and adventurous summer for you. If you're thinking of studying Spanish or French and want the excitment of travel join us in either Spain, Costa Rica or France. On most of these language programs, we study at multiple locations within a country so you experience its full diversity. On our Pre-College Enrichment program get a sneak peek at college life while being immersed in the culture and excitement of Barcelona. We have teamed up with the renowned International House School, centrally located just steps from Plaza Cataluna, to bring you exciting courses from Creative Writing and International Business to Spanish Language, and SAT prep with Princeton Review. Join us on our Global Adventures if adventures are for you. We offer the most unique variety of activities imaginable that encourage individual growth and character.

Year Founded: 1992