Getting hands dirty
An ASB trip to the Experimental Forest
This Saturday, a team of students traveled to the Experimental Forest in Troy, Idaho to help unearth new trails for the community to enjoy. Along the way our group made […]
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This week's events at UI
Many Nations, One Family: Strengthening Connections with Indigenous Students | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: Bruce Pitman Center Room 045 The University of Idaho is hosting a workshop to […]
News briefs — June 7, 2017
UI restores Administration Building The University of Idaho shared its plans for the renovation of the Administration Building May 31. According to a news release, both the inside and outside […]
Being a savior — Education is the best way to combat irresponsible volunteer practices
For David Catts, a University of Idaho sophomore, the idea of being a savior manifests itself in many aspects of his life. Catts, who plans on helping refugees as part […]
Spreading happiness – Volunteer Center announces locations of winter ASB trips
Traveling abroad is a life-changing experience for many students, and Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) is one of the best ways to do it at the University of Idaho. “It changed […]
An eye-opening experience – UI student reflects on experience leading an Alternative Service Break
One week, a team of 10 people and a passion for helping others – that”s what University of Idaho student Michelle Shannon said it takes to be a part of […]
Signing up for service – Students prepare to queue up for spring ASB registration
Spring break is the perfect time to find adventure – and Jessica Darney, an Alternative Service Break Coordinator at the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action, said service trips are […]
Good intentions, will travel – UI students spend winter break volunteering abroad
For University of Idaho student Mikayla Johnson, winter break meant more than just comfy couches and Netflix. Johnson, a psychology and Spanish student, chose instead to travel to Guatemala for […]
Traveling the wrong direction — Modifications to ASB application process will hinder volunteers
An Alternative Service Break can be a priceless opportunity for University of Idaho students hoping to volunteer in a new environment.
Experiencing a new side to volunteering — ASB trips go beyond simple volunteerism
The Alternative Service Break trips created by the University of Idaho Center for Volunteerism every year offer a chance for students to not only do service work and gain hands […]