• You must be a full-time faculty or staff member at SLCC to apply to be an Alternative Break Site Advisor.
• You must upload a letter of approval or recommendation from your supervisor confirming that, if selected as a site advisor, you have permission to miss work.
• Support your respective peer leader in their research, planning, and leadership
• Attend and offer support in organizing mandatory Alternative Break orientation and reorientation meetings
• Attend 3-4 meetings with the Coordinator for Student Community Leadership, peer leader, and community partner
• Attend the Alternative Break Emergency and Safety Training to Attend the Spring 2026 Alternative Break Emergency and Safety Training - February 17, 2026 | 10 AM - 11 AM | Thayne Center Conference Room (STC 126B)
• Co-led your Alternative Break experience
• Manage the budget for the Alternative Break experience
• Uphold the Safety & Emergency Response Procedures for Alternative Break Experiences
• Help facilitate group discussion and reflection on the experience
• Work to create a community of respect and safety within your group on the experience
• Complete college driver training and serve as one of the drivers of rental vehicles or motor pool vans
• Write a report/summary/submit a HIPs Experience Reflection Form about the experience. Specific instructions will be provided to you upon return.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location: Zion National Park
Description: This experience will be a full camping trip in Zion National Park. Please come prepared, as service will be intermittent, and there will be no showers available. All camping gear will be provided. The experience centers on education, service, and personal growth, helping students explore their sense of belonging, responsibility, and autonomy. Participants will take an active role in caring for public lands through service projects. By fully immersing themselves in Zion, participants will connect with the park in meaningful ways and contribute to the stewardship of these shared public lands.
Date: March 9 - 12, 2026

Habitat for Humanity

Location: Colorado
Description: Participants will support Habitat for Humanity by serving at ReStore locations, a nonprofit home improvement store that sells donated furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials. Sales from these items help fund the construction and repair of safe, affordable homes in the community. Students will assist with tasks such as organizing donations and promoting sustainable reuse. Through their service, participants directly contribute to Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes, strengthening communities, and creating hope.
Date: March 9 - 13, 2026

Location: Nevada
Description: This experience explores how government shutdowns intensify hunger and food insecurity by disrupting programs like SNAP. Students will support local food banks and community partners through direct service, helping provide meals and resources to families facing increased need. Through service and reflection, participants will better understand how policy and funding gaps impact access to nutritious food.
Date: March 9 - 13, 2026

You can expect to hear back within 3-5 business days after the application deadline has passed.

Participants will receive essential amenities, including transportation, lodging, and meals. The specific items offered during each break may vary based on individual needs, but the core necessities will always be provided.

Transportation will be arranged using designated vehicles, with driving responsibilities shared between the Alternative Break Peer Leader and Alternative Break Site Advisor. Lodging accommodations will vary by trip and may include options such as hotels, Airbnbs, or camping.

Fall Alternative Break experiences are two full days on Thursday and Friday. Spring Alternative Break experiences are a weeklong, from Monday to Friday, for domestic trips, and typically three days, Monday to Wednesday, for local trip.

Alternative Break Peer Leaders will email the participants a general packing list. Please pack the essentials, such as medications.

We're committed to supporting participants who require accommodations. For more details, please visit the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Accessibility & Disability Services website or reach out to Jenny Huynh at Jenny.Huynh@slcc.edu

Yes, Alternative Breaks will have costs that vary depending on each break starting in Fall 2026 moving forward.

Check out SLCC Serves  for more opportunities to serve on campus and get involved in the community.

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