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Northeast Mississippi has a great need for safe, decent, affordable housing...you can help
ORGANIZATION: Habitat for Humanity International: Collegiate Challenge
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ORGANIZATION
You've heard of Habitat for Humanity and guess what? We host college groups just like yours to help us build homes across the nation. If you are looking for an alternative, volunteer based spring break activity for 10-25 of your college students keep reading,
Northeast Mississippi has a great need for safe, decent, affordable housing. Our affiliate meets that need by constructing new homes in areas that need revitalizing. Our groups stay at host churches here in the community. Our construction manager is a blast to work with! Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis and has some fun attractions. We love our volunteers and love the chance show them Southern hospitality!
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:
Tupelo, MS! 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.
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About Habitat for Humanity International: Collegiate Challenge
Location:
285 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We partner with people in your community and all over the world to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Through our work, we strive to achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Description
Collegiate Challenge is an alternative break program that strives to capture the imagination, energy, and hope of young people in order to productively and responsibly involve them in the work of Habitat for a week.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Tupelo, MS 38804
DATE POSTED
December 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Renovation
- Construction
- Electrical
- Home Repair
- Carpentry
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Your group will likely arrive on Sunday afternoon and depart the following Saturday morning. Build activities occur Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, but the schedule varies by Habitat location.
- $185.00 per person No Contribution Required in Advance