Spring 2023 Alternative Break Experiences (ABE)

We #ARRRGH back! CLCE and Intercultural Affairs ARRRGH excited to host our Spring ABEs! This spring break, we will host four ABEs. We #ARRRGH headed to Durham, Asheville, Raleigh, and Cape Carteret, NC. More details below:

•  Asheville, NC: March 6-10, 2023 
  • This ABE  is open for students who identify as a veteran and/or a child or spouse of a veteran. Registration for this experience will not be on GivePulse, please email Jeremiah (email below) for registration and/or application process.
• Durham, NC: March 5-9, 2023
• Raleigh, NC: March 5-9, 2023
• Cape Carteret, NC: March 5-9, 2023

(More information on each ABE can be found below)

Cost: Each participant will be required to submit payment to the ECU Ticket Office or online portal. The fee will cover the cost of transportation, lodging, meals/snacks, and receiving  hours of service. You will receive more information upon registering for each experience. Please note: Each experience will have a different cost. Information is below.

Questions? Please contact Lauren Howard at howardl16@ecu.edu or 252-737-1669.

Further Information on each ABE:

Justice and Gender Equity in Durham, NC

• Dates: March 5-9, 2023
• Description: Join the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center and the Women and Gender Office as we explore Gender, Feminism, LGBTQ History, and Women's Rights in Durham, NC. We will be visiting the Pauli Murray Center and other important landmarks in the area. 
• Sponsored by: Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center & the Women and Gender Office
• Location: Durham, NC
• Cost: $75.00 (cost includes travel, lodging, service activities, and food)
• Limited Spots: 8-10 students.
• Contact: For further information, please contact Chelsie Hargrove, at hargrovec18@ecu.edu. 

Exploring Citizenship in the City of Oaks

• Dates: March 5-9, 2023
• Description: Participants will engage with volunteer opportunities in our state capitol related to the themes of active citizenship and democracy, while also exploring the three branches of government with visits to the Governor’s mansion, the general assembly, and the NC Supreme Court.
• Sponsored by: Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Cost: $25.00 (cost includes travel, lodging, service activities, and most food)
• Limited spots: 8 students
• Contact:  For further information, please contact Alex Dennis, Senior Assistant Director in CLCE at DENNISA15@ECU.EDU

Cape Carteret: Environmental Impact and Justice

• Dates: March 5-9, 2023
• Description: Participants will serve with the NC Coastal Federation. This ABE is our longest standing ABE, for over 10 years. Participants will walk away with a better knowledge and understanding of their role as it pertains to environmental justice and impact. Please note, this experience does require moderate physical activity (carrying 10-15 pound bags of oyster shells) to restore shorelines.
• Sponsored by: Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
• Location: Atlantic Beach (Carteret County), NC
• Cost: $25.00 (cost includes travel, lodging, service activities, and most food)
• Limited Spots: 6-8 students
• Contact: For further information, please contact Katy Locke, Assistant Director in CLCE at lockek19@ecu.edu 

Military and Veteran Resource Center ABE

• Dates: March 6-10, 2023
• Description: Travel with us to Asheville, NC to assist Veterans Restoration Quarters. We will be working with staff to help restore the lives of homeless veterans in the area.  Volunteers may assist with outdoor and indoor work to enhance the quality of life for clients of this facility.
• Sponsored by: Military and Veteran Resource Center
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Cost: $25.00 (cost includes travel, lodging, service activities, and most food
• Limited Spots: 8-10 students.
  • This experience is open for students who identify as a veteran and/or a child or spouse of a veteran. Registration for this experience will not be on GivePulse, please email Jeremiah (email below) for registration and/or application process.
• Contact: For further information, please contact Jeremiah Caudill, at caudillj17@students.ecu.edu.