Breaks with Impact for Alexandria High School Students

Doing Good in the Neighborhood 

"Breaks with Impact - Doing Good in the Neighborhood" is a spring break program for Alexandria youth, focused on community engagement. Participants will spend a day learning more about social issues facing Alexandrians and how nonprofits address these issues, earning 5 direct service hours and 8 service learning hours.

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Frequently Asked Quesions:

What will we do?

Participants will take part in discussions and activities to learn more about social issues facing Alexandrians.  They will volunteer at two locations in the city and hear from a speaker.

Will I receive service hours for participation?

You will receive 5 direct service hours and 8 service learning hours.

What about transportation?

Participants will be provided passes and will use public transportation to get from location to location.

Will I be supervised?

Participants will be supervised by qualified adults the entirety of the program  The adults undergo a background check and have extensive experience working with youth in secondary education.  There will be a ratio of less than 10 youth to one adult for middle school programs and 12 youth to one adult for high school programs.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a small backpack, brown bag lunch, and a water bottle.  Less is more - you will be responsible for carrying everything you bring.

What do I wear?

Please wear appropriate clothing, keeping in mind the weather.  Dressing in layers is best; wearing clothing that you don't mind getting dirty is good.  Please wear appropriate clothing with the understanding that we are guests at the nonprofits where we will serve.