Social Issue: Accessibility

Date: February 25-March 3, 2024

Cost: $400 (includes transportation, lodging, t-shirt, service fee, and food)

Register here: Link

This AB experience is focused on volunteering with a therapeutic riding organization that provides physical, psychological, and social therapy to those with disabilities and others seeking support. Horseback riding provides a degree of physical therapy to people with disabilities to help with learning how to balance and become more aware of their bodies. Participants can expect to help out with supporting riders before, during, and after lessons, helping with the care of the animals on the farm, and other projects around the farm. You will get the opportunity to help provide the riders with a sense of confidence and independence, but also building relationships throughout the week.

Expected service: assisting with programs, farm chores, caring for the horses, and interacting with riders/staff/families.

Alternative Spartan Breaks provides accessible, quality service opportunities, education about social issues, and exposure to diverse cultures and communities to promote the active citizenship of Michigan State University students.

Since 1991, Alternative Spartan Breaks has provided Spartans with quality service experiences around the country and the world. Modeled after the Citizenship Schools in the 1960's, Spartans are educated on a wide range of social issues as well as our 8 components before attending their experience. Through education and service it is our hope that our Breakers continue to give back to their communities and become community collaborators.

As an organization, ASB would like to express gratitude for the commitment of our Spring Weeklong Site Leaders. As such we are offering a $50 stipend as a token of our appreciation for the dedication put into serving this position. This stipend works to acknowledge and support the efforts of our site leaders to foster a collaborative and rewarding environment. Amounts correlate to different duties the Site Leader must complete. If all are completed, the full $50 stipend will be granted.