Community Outreach

 

Apply now to be part of the exciting Alternative Break Team! Applications are due March 22 at noon.

3/4 8:30 p.m. – Sandstone 3
Informational Meeting
3/5 4:00 p.m. – Sandstone 3
Informational Meeting
3/22 at 12 noon
Applications Due
Week of 3/25
Interviews
3/28
Decisions emailed
4/22 9-10:15 p.m.
Mandatory Orientation
4/18 – 12 noon
Alternative Break Picture Day (mandatory)
4/25 & 5/2 – Community Hour
Mandatory Team Meetings

Alternative Break Leadership Team

The Alternative Break Leadership Team is comprised of the Student Director, Public Relations Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Trip Leaders, and the OCO Director. Together, they plan the alternative break trips for the year, recruit and select student participants, and lead the various trips. The Alternative Break experience provides BW students with the opportunity to break from the norm and spend their college break serving with other students in various parts of the country. Alternative Break trips are a great way to make a difference, travel to another area, learn new skills, and meet people with similar interests.

During the 2013-2014 academic year, OCO will offer trips during the following breaks: Thanksgiving (November 27-December 1, 2013), Winter (December 14-21, 2013), Spring (March 8-15, 2014) and Summer (May 12-19, or 17-24, 2014). Available positions are trip leaders for each of the above listed breaks, Public Relations Coordinator and Education Coordinator.
 
Role of the Trip Leader

Trip leaders are an integral part of the Alternative Break Leadership Team and responsibilities go beyond leading a specific trip. A year-long commitment is required. Trip leaders are responsible for the overall planning and implementation of a specific trip, which includes working with community organizations to coordinate the service experience, and leading student participants through an intense immersion experience. Other responsibilities include attending regular leadership team meetings, assisting with participant recruitment and selection, coordinating logistics such as transportation, housing and meals, building team spirit and group cohesion, facilitating pre-trip meetings, group activities and reflection during the experience, managing conflict, and working closely with the Student Director and the OCO Director.
 
Role of the Public Relations Coordinator
 
The Alternative Break PR Coordinator is responsible for leading publicity efforts including but not limited to fliers, social media, daily campus bulletin, OCO Expo, Student Involvement Fair, bulletin boards, Union slide shows, informational tables, meetings, etc.  S/he will also assist the Education Coordinator is planning the annual Alternative Break retreat and will have a leadership role in planning the annual Picture Day.  A year-long commitment is required.  
 
Role of the Education Coordinator
 
The Alternative Break Education Coordinator is responsible for participant preparation, specifically events that involve all AB participants. S/he will develop educational resources for trip leaders and will have a leadership role in the retreats held for AB participants. A year-long commitment is required. 


In addition to the Alternative Break Program, all members of the Alternative Break Leadership Team are members of the OCO Student Leadership Team. All OCO team members are expected to attend certain mandatory events including Fall (September) and Winter (January) retreats, occasional OCO team meetings and special events. (i.e. Saturday of Service, Gift Drive Wrapping Party, etc.). Trip Leaders are also expected to become certified to drive the BW vans. 

The Alternative Break Team must be available to meet weekly on
Thursdays during Community Hour.


Benefits
Rewarding, life changing service experience
Leadership experience
Part of a dynamic OCO team
Leadership experience
Part of a dynamic OCO team
Fee waived for trip in which trip leader is responsible

Qualifications
Community service experience
Leadership experience
Organized, detailed-oriented
Ability to relate to a diverse group of people
Previous Alternative Break experience highly desirable

For more information contact:

Mila P. Cooper, Director of Community Outreach at mcooper@bw.edu or (440) 826-2301
Kayla Rodriguez, Student Director at krodrigu10@mail.bw.edu
 


APPLY BELOW

* Required information
Name: *
Student i.d. #: *
BW email address: *
Phone #: *
Male/Female: *
Current year at BW: *
BW or Local Address if commuter: *
Permanent Address: *
Do you have a valid driver's license? *
Do you have less than 4 points on your driving record? *
Are you certified to drive the BW vans? *
Which position are you applying for?  Trip Leader    Education Coordinator    Public Relations Coordinator      
What does service mean to you? *
Why are you interested in being a member of the OCO team? *
If you are applying to be a Trip Leader, which trip(s) are you interested in leading? Check all that apply.:  Thanksgiving Break    Winter Break    Spring Break    Summer Break  
If you selected more than one trip, please indicate your order of preference.:
If applying to be a Trip Leader, why do you want to lead an Alternative Break trip?
If applying to be the Education Coordinator, why are you interested in this position and what ideas do you have for integrating education into the Alternative Break experience?
If applying to be the PR Coordinator, why are you interested in this position? What experience do you have and what ideas do you have to promote the Alternative Break program?
Have you participated in an OCO Alternative Break trip? If so, where did you go and when? Describe your favorite memory? Why was it memorable? *
Describe your experience with service related activities including those sponsored by OCO.: *
What other commitments will you have next year? Please include leadership positions, organizations you belong to and employment.: *
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Please check all times that you are available for a 15 minute interview. Please be as flexible as possible. We are unable to interview everyone during Community Hour on Tuesday. Thank you for your cooperation.
Interview availability:  3/25 1:00 p.m.    3/25 1:15 p.m.    3/25 1:30 p.m.    3/25 1:45 p.m.    3/25 2:00 p.m.    3/25 2:15 p.m.    3/26 12:00 p.m.    3/26 12:15 p.m.    3/26 12:30 p.m.    3/26 12:45 p.m.    3/27 10:00 a.m.    3/27 10:15 a.m.    3/27 10:30 a.m.    3/27 10:45 p.m.    3/27 11:00 a.m.    3/27 11:15 a.m.    3/27 11:30 a.m.    3/27 11:45 a.m.    3/28 11:00 a.m.    3/28 11:15 a.m.    3/28 11:30 a.m.    3/28 11:45 a.m.  
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