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Sweet Home Alabama!
Want to make a real difference while creating lifelong memories?
Join the Albama Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge for a spring break that goes beyond the usual trip. As part of one of Habitat's longest-running youth volunteer programs, you’ll spend a week alongside your friends working with dedicated teams to help build safe, affordable housing in communities across the United States. No experience is necessary-just bring your energy and desire to make a change!
This is a perfect volunteer destination for your group of 5-24 people!
Our volunteers work in three areas: new home construction, home repairs, and Habitat ReStore. Habitat Birmingham is consistently ranked in the top 10 out of more than 1,400 Habitat affiliates in the US by Habitat for Humanity International based on production and is recognized as a top 10 home builder in Birmingham, Alabama. We do not provide housing.
How it works: Gather a group of five or more students (chaperones over 25 are welcome, too) and choose a Habitat location (in this case, Alabama). For one week, you will partake in the Habitat mission of building homes and changing lives.
WHO:
Students ages 18+ and college program leaders seeking an impactful volunteer opportunity with Habitat for Humanity! Groups of five or more are welcome, with optional chaperones (25+).
WHAT:
Join Collegiate Challenge, Habitat for Humanity's long-running alternative break program, where students work together on hands-on projects that make a lasting impact in communities across the U.S.
WHEN:
Choose a week that works for you! Collegiate Challenge offers flexible volunteer weeks during school breaks and year-round, so your team can choose dates that fit.
WHERE:
Birmingham Alabama! But if you are interested in other locations just know that we have build sites in diverse communities across the United States. Whether you want to stay close to your school or travel to a new location, many U.S. Habitat affiliates offer this program.
WHY:
Make your break meaningful! Beyond building homes, you’ll be creating hope and a stronger community spirit. It’s an unforgettable, purpose-driven experience that makes a real impact and brings you closer to friends, classmates, and new people alike.
HOW:
Ready to make it happen? Visit http://habitat.org/collegiatechallenge to apply. Sign up with your group, and start preparing for a rewarding journey that combines volunteering with an immersive cultural experience.
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About Habitat for Humanity International: Collegiate Challenge
Location:
285 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We partner with people in your community and all over the world to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Through our work, we strive to achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Description
Collegiate Challenge is an alternative break program that strives to capture the imagination, energy, and hope of young people in order to productively and responsibly involve them in the work of Habitat for a week.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Birmingham, AL 35203
DATE POSTED
November 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Renovation
- Construction
- Electrical
- Home Repair
- Carpentry
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Your group will likely arrive on Sunday afternoon and depart the following Saturday morning. Build activities occur Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, but the schedule varies by Habitat location.