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Experiences
What to Expect on an ASB Experience
Community-Based Service
Volunteer alongside a local community partner on projects that address real community needs
Participants
12
Up to 12 students participate in each experience
Experiential Learning
Learn about the community, culture, and real-world issues connected to the service your doing
Student-Led
Of the twelve participants there will be two Team Leaders.
Any participant can apply to be a Team Leader
Reflection & Connection
Build relationships with your fellow Spartans while reflecting on your experience
Componets
9
We incorporate the Nine Components of Quality Community engagement in each experience
Program Fee includes transportation, lodging, meals, and an experience T-shirt!
Choose the mission that matters to you!
We find that experiences are most meaningful when students choose an experience based on its mission.
Because of this, we do not disclose trip locations until shortly before they depart.
Weekend
2 Days
Depart Saturday morning
Return Sunday evening
Within Michigan
Serve with community partners located within a 3hr drive of East Lansing
Program Fee: $40
12 Hours of Service
Offered throughout Fall and Spring semesters!
Weeklong
7-9 Days
During winter and spring breaks
Program Fee: $TBD
Across the country or world!
Serve with national or international community partners
35 Hours of Service
Offered during Spring Break!
Apply to be a Team Leader!
No experience necessary, you get lots of training and support!
Each Experience has two team leaders, together they:
Each experience has two team leaders, and together they:
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Plan, facilitate, and lead the experience.
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Serve as an ally to all students on the experience and are charged with creating a safe, respectful, and engaging environment where every member of the experience can thrive.
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Participate in the service as well as facilitate the participant’s immersion into the social issue. This includes creating, organizing, and leading reflection and/or educational activities.
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Engage fully in the program.
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Attend all team leader training sessions, post-experience service events, educational and/or cultural meetings, and organization-wide events.
Becoming a Team leader will not only help you develop leadership and team-building skills but will also allow you to learn more about yourself and others. You will grow as a person and will be better prepared for your future career and endeavors!