Alternative Spring Break

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is intended to challenge participants to take a more active role in the local and global community through service and activism.

Community Service

 

NJIT Alternative Spring Break

Monday, March 13th - Thursday, March 16th

See below for a sampling of our past Alternative Spring Break projects.

  • Design and create duck habitats in Weeqhahic Park
  • Game fun with Seniors
  • Empowerment Mural Painting
  • Volunteer on an Urban Farm
  • Revitalize Outdoor Spaces
  • Pack senior food boxes and family packages
  • Beautification of Branch Brook Park for Cherry Blossom Festival


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alternative Spring Break Daily Schedule?

The NJIT Alternative Spring Break schedule is as follows:

  • 8:00am Students arrive in Fenster Hall Room 225 (Monday) and Campus Center Atrium (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • 8:30am Students depart to project sites
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch depending on project site
  • 2:00pm or 3:30pm Students depart from project sites depending on the end time
  • 2:30pm or 4:00pm. Students arrive back at NJIT

I want to volunteer with the NJIT ASB. What do I need to do?

Sign into Handshake at CDS. Click the “Events” tab then click “Search Events”. In the search box on the right of the webpage, enter “ASB” to view all ASB projects and RSVP.

Do I have to volunteer for the whole week?

No. You can volunteer for 1 day or all week depending on the length of the project. Dates and times are specified in the project descriptions.

I am an NJIT student. May I stay on campus?

If you currently reside in one of NJIT’s residence halls, you may stay in your dorm room.

I don’t know anything about construction. Is training provided?

Experts will be available on site to assist you if you are not comfortable performing a certain task. Tasks can range anywhere from clean-ups, construction, painting, electrical, plumbing, finishing and survey research.

Will food be provided?

Career Services will provide boxed lunches for participants.

What should I wear during the week?

Wear closed shoes, jeans or sweatpants, and work boots if possible. Wear layered clothing. Be prepared. We will provide work and latex gloves. You may bring your own protective eyewear, mask, or a construction hat if you have access to one. Do not wear open toe shoes or shorts. Show off your Highlander pride and wear your NJIT shirt or sweatshirt if you have one.

What if it rains or snows?

The NJIT Alternative Spring Break will take place rain or shine. In the event of a state of emergency that will require a cancellation of events, we will contact you. Please make every effort to attend every day you have committed to.

 

I still have some questions, whom do I contact?

Deborah Sims
Asst. Director, Civic Engagement
973.596.3337 | sims@njit.edu

Vivian Lanzot
Director, Civic Engagement
973.596.3642 | lanzot@njit.edu