2010 Alternative Winter Break in Jamaica, Dec. 12-21

September 28, 2010 — The University of Wyoming's Alternative Winter Break program is expanding this year. Students have the opportunity to volunteer in Jamaica Dec. 12-21.

Students will spend time in a rural community working on construction-based projects and also mentoring and teaching children in schools. All UW students are welcome to sign-up and all skills are needed. The all-inclusive price of $1,860 includes 10 days. A $500 deposit is due at the time of sign-up.

More information can be found online at http://www.uwyo.edu/slce/info.asp?p=27451. The traditional spring break trips will be open for participant sign-ups the week of Oct. 18.

For more information about any of the trips e-mail asb@uwyo.edu.

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UW students worked on hunger and homelessness projects and helped to start a community garden during an Alternative Spring Break project in San Francisco. From left are Sam Murray, Alex Sullivan-Brink, Alia Scott and Lindsay Stutzman. UW students have an opportunity to volunteer in Jamaica for winter break Dec. 12-21.