2007-08 Alternative Break TRIPS Application and Waiver

To access the TRIPS participant application form click here.

All trip application fees include transportation, community lodging and meals, and program fees.

Once you are accepted, you will also need to complete a health waiver form.

Lead an Alternative Break Service Trip!
Turning Responsibility Into Powerful Service is the purpose of the St. Norbert College TRIPS program. Co-sponsored by the Department of Leadership, Service & Involvement and Campus Ministry, TRIPS gives students an opportunity to put their values and convictions into action through service. We offer 5-8 alternative winter break, spring break and long weekend trips rooted in the ideal that service can change lives when offered by a community that is willing to reflect and learn together. Trip participants live simply (low-cost meals, transportation-tion, and housing) and as part of a trip community (shared leadership and decision-making). These trips are designed to challenge students personally, intellectually, and spiritually.

Trip Leader General Qualifications
• Must be responsible, reliable, flexible, and able to work well with others
• Good planning, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and be a strong team player
• Interest in and willingness to support TRIPS philosophy

Trip Leader General Responsibilities
• Attend weekend fall training
• Attend 5-6 trip leader meetings (1-2 hours each)
• Interview and select trip participants
• Attend the following mandatory meetings (with all participants):
• Orientation
• Diversity Workshop
• Send-off
• Reflection Night (winter trips)
• Celebration
• Organize 4-6 pre-trip meetings and 2-4 post-trip meetings (with all participants)
• Co-lead a group of 8-10 trip participants on a week long service trip
• Facilitate personal development (through reflections) of trip participants
• Plan re-orientation activity to share learning/experience with community

Trip Leader Benefits
• Free service trip
• Training and support to lead successful trips
• Logistical support (transportation, site set-up, accounting, etc.)
• Recognition
• Leadership experience to complete Leadership Certificate

Download an application now!