SNC Alternative Break Service TRIPS: Leader Application

Alternative Break Trip Leader Application

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 Development, Service & Engagement (LSE) 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

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