5,4,3,2,1...New Mexico Alternative Spring Break

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90% of Taos can't afford a home in this tourist-dependent town! Let's make a change.

Join the New Mexico Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge for a spring break that goes beyond the usual trip. As part of one of Habitat's longest-running youth volunteer programs, you’ll spend a week alongside your friends working with dedicated teams to help build safe, affordable housing in communities across the United States. No experience is necessary-just bring your energy and desire to make a change!

This is a perfect volunteer destination for your group of 5-24 people!

Enjoy endless skies & unique beauty while building a Habitat home, stay in our provided group housing & participate in an adobe workshop. Enjoy high desert location with moderate temps. The mountains & the desert vistas are incredible. Great hikes, river rafting, llama treks, stargaze, free natural hot springs (possibly see naked hippies), tour Earthships (sustainable building), Taos Pueblo, distinct foods. All rewards for your labor of love! Warning: it’s contagious.

How it works: Gather a group of five or more students (chaperones over 25 are welcome, too) and choose a Habitat location (in this case, New Mexico). For one week, you will partake in the Habitat mission of building homes and changing lives.

WHO:
Students ages 18+ and college program leaders seeking an impactful volunteer opportunity with Habitat for Humanity! Groups of five or more are welcome, with optional chaperones (25+).

WHAT:
Join Collegiate Challenge, Habitat for Humanity's long-running alternative break program, where students work together on hands-on projects that make a lasting impact in communities across the U.S.

WHEN:
Choose a week that works for you! Collegiate Challenge offers flexible volunteer weeks during school breaks and year-round, so your team can choose dates that fit.

WHERE:
Taos, New Mexico! But if you are interested in other locations just know that we have build sites in diverse communities across the United States. Whether you want to stay close to your school or travel to a new location, many U.S. Habitat affiliates offer this program.

WHY:
Make your break meaningful! Beyond building homes, you’ll be creating hope and a stronger community spirit. It’s an unforgettable, purpose-driven experience that makes a real impact and brings you closer to friends, classmates, and new people alike.

HOW:
Ready to make it happen? Visit http://habitat.org/collegiatechallenge to apply. Sign up with your group, and start preparing for a rewarding journey that combines volunteering with an immersive cultural experience.