The Gephardt Institute is advancing a bold vision to enhance a civic culture at Washington University, and the Civic Engagement Fund is a critical tool that supports members of the WashU campus community who seek to strengthen the social fabric of our communities. In the 2015-16 academic year, th...
Proyecto Azteca is a non-profit self-help construction company located in San Juan, TX and serves low-income families in colonias and other rural areas in Hidalgo County. The Association of Latin American Students will be leading a trip with this organization over spring break, from March 11-18. ...
Interested in working with children in China this summer? Join China Care in a service trip to Beijing, China during the two weeks following the end of the semester to work with orphans pre- and post-surgery. Follow this link for more detailed information on the trip and apply here. Applications...
Living Lands & Waters, a nonprofit river clean-up organization, is hosting its annual college student Alternative Spring Break program in Memphis, Tennessee. Students will travel the river on foot and in boats while working closely with a Living Lands & Waters crew and fellow students. Th...
Preview all upcoming trips and meet trip leaders of the Gephardt Institute’s service trips at the information session. Service trips involve a group of students who immerse in a community outside of Washington University and engage in direct service addressing a particular social issue, typ...
Students led an immersion trip to Memphis, TN to peel back layers of community to understand social issues surrounding civil rights, diversity, and inclusion.
Danforth Scholars asked for a new model for spring break service, one that would teach them about St. Louis and provide an anchor for their studies at WashU.
The institute has partnered with Hong Kong Polytechnic University to offer three slots and $2500 in funding to serve on a cross-cultural project in early summer of 2016.
Living Lands & Waters, a nonprofit river clean-up organization, is hosting its annual Alternative Spring Break program. There are still open spots for week 2 and 3 of the program (March 13-17 and March 20-24), so sign up now as a group or individual. This program is free to participate in and...
The Yahel Social Change Program is a 9-month (September 2016-June 2017) service-learning experience based in Israel for young adults between the ages of 21-27. The program combines hands-on volunteer work with in-depth learning and immersion. Live and volunteer alongside members of Israel’s...
