Our Trips














Destinations
Volunteers
Hours
Key Dates
Destination Chosen | Thanksgiving, 2020 |
Orientation Mtgs | |
Reserving a Spot | |
Final Payment Due | |
Traveler Mtg | |
Trip Dates |
Our Social Media Fundraiser Platform
This Year's Trip
- February 16-22. 2020
- Place: New Bern, NC
- Work: Hurricane/Flood relief
- Scott from New Bern welcomes us back!
Fundraising
Our sponsorship program can raise hundreds of dollars! Follow the directions and get assertive!
FAQs
- Equipment Needs
- Safety Issues
- Skills
- Chaperoning
- More!
Handouts and Emails
Public Google Drive | Folder |
Registration Packet | AltFeb Packet 2020 (pdf) |
Orientation meeting | Slideshow from Orientation Mtg (pdf) |
Email #1 | Trip Overview and Next Steps (pdf) |
Email #2 | Safety Gear, Forms, Payments, & Mtg (pdf) |
Email #3 | Departure Information, Safety Gear, Meeting Recap (pdf) |
Tentative Packing List | Current List to be updated shortly (pdf) |
January meeting PPT | Slideshow from Traveler Meeting (pdf) |
Email #4 | Packing, Prep, Itinerary details (pdf) |
Contact Sheet | Refrigerator Ready! (pdf) |
Final Packing List | Final Packing List (pdf) |
Itinerary | Daily Itinerary (pdf) |
Email #5 | Final Reminders: Weather, Packing (pdf) |
Email #6 (Early Departure) | Special Early Departure Email (pdf) |
Email #7 (Post-Trip) | Lost & Found, Credits, PR (pdf) |
Lost and Found
Collect these by March 13, please!
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Painting the Town White
Grace Hasley (Class of 2021) offers her first impressions of goats, paint, and heights.
NOLA Bound
What does it require to survive 17 storms in the last 12 years? 21 in the last 20? I hope once again for us to learn from them, to gain some perspective, to help where we can.
New Experiences and (Lasting) Lessons
Jocelyn Nitta, Alexandra Roberts, and Mackenzie Blackwell meet new opportunities, open hearts, and lasting lessons. This year is my third year coming onto this trip, and every time it is a completely new experience. I absolutely love coming on this trip, not just for...
New Friendships and Old Ones Rediscovered
Harrison Hyland, Josh Boal, and Claire Stanley relate the importance of the connections they've made amid the work and rain. I’m under a lot of pressure writing this blog. Mr. Chisnell and I got in a spat at the horse farm the other day so I need to earn his...
Hard Work and Harder Rains
Emily Belford and Isabella LaPorte work through the rain and mud to keep the job going. So far the weather has been comfortable enough for us to work in. But today it rained, A lot. My group is working on rebuilding fences and cleaning up the debris for a horse...
First Impressions and Lasting Ones
Maya Longe and Erin Thomas find how the smaller experiences make for both annoyance and pleasure. If I am going to be completely honest, I was more nervous than excited to go on the relief trip. This being my first year I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy myself....
Contact Mr. Chisnell
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