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Website: http://breaks.missouri.edu Our blog: http://muasb.blogspot.com
Spring Site Leader Application: https://missouri.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/453805 Mizzou Alternative Breaks sends groups of around twelve students on trips around the country during various breaks to volunteer at places in need. In the past, MAB has gone to Jacksonville, FL; New York, NY; Slick Rock, CO; Sout

h Padre, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; and more! MAB has addressed issues like HIV/AIDS, the degradation of the environment, urban poverty, education, cancer, as well as physical and mental disabilities. MU and Mizzou Alternative Breaks are committed to campus wide accessibility in its programs and events. Request for accommodations related to disability can be made to Sarah Edwards at 573-882-8585 or [email protected].

05/08/2026

✨ SITE LEADER APPLICATIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR FALL 2026✨

Ready to lead, serve, and make an impact through Mizzou Alternative Breaks? 🌎💛

Applications for Fall 2026 Site Leaders are now open through August 30, 2026!

Scan the QR code on this post to go directly to the application, or visit the Linktree in our bio and select “Fall 2026 Site Leader Application.”

Take the next step in leadership, service, and community engagement with MAB 🤝

05/03/2026

Meet the 2026–2027 Executive Board ✨

We’re so excited to introduce the passionate leaders behind Mizzou Alternative Breaks this year. This group is ready to grow our program, create meaningful service experiences, and build a strong, connected community. We can’t wait to see the impact they make—this is just the beginning 🤍

Stay tuned to meet each member and follow along for an incredible year ahead!

04/29/2026

So proud to have Mizzou Alternative Breaks recognized as a finalist for Service Program of the Year at the Involvement Awards. This program continues to be such a meaningful space for service, growth, and community, and it’s all because of the incredible people behind it.

With our new executive board just announced, we’re so excited to keep building, growing, and making an even bigger impact this next year… and maybe bring home that award next time 👀✨

04/23/2026

still thinking about spring break 2026 💛🌎

this year Mizzou Alternative Breaks brought together passionate student leaders and participants from across campus to engage in meaningful, community-driven service across the country.

from hands-on projects and partner collaborations to nightly reflections and connection, each trip created space for learning, growth, and impact. our students not only served communities, but built lasting relationships, challenged perspectives, and returned home with a deeper understanding of social issues and their role in creating change.

we are incredibly proud of every student who dedicated their break to service. your commitment to learning, leadership, and community is what makes MAB so powerful.

here’s to the memories made and the impact that continues far beyond one week 🤍

04/09/2026

Exec applications are officially open for Mizzou Alternative Breaks🐯

If you’re passionate about service, leadership, and making a real impact, this is your chance to get more involved and help shape the future of MAB.

We are hiring for:
• Director of Community Outreach
• Director of Marketing
• Director of Sponsorship & Finance
• Director of Training & Development

These roles are a unique opportunity to take initiative, be creative, and help define what each position looks like as MAB continues to grow and rebuild post-COVID.

Apply by Tuesday, April 14
Interviews: April 21, 23, 24

Apply here:
https://engage.missouri.edu/survey?survey_uid=d6b7a74c-2700-11f1-9dcc-0ea371ea8909

Questions? Email [email protected]

03/19/2026

🚀 Make a difference with Mizzou Alternative Breaks!
Mizzou Alternative Breaks (MAB) sends students across the U.S. during academic breaks to serve communities in need, grow as leaders, and become active citizens.

Every donation helps reduce trip costs and makes these life changing experiences accessible to more students. Whether it supports meals, travel, or lodging, your gift goes directly toward helping students serve, learn, and grow.

✨ No amount is too small. Every dollar makes a difference.

If you choose to give, be sure to select “Alternative Break Gift Fund” so your donation supports MAB directly.

Thank you for supporting service, leadership, and students who want to make a difference. 🫶

02/09/2026

🌱 Spend your spring weekend making a real impact.

Mizzou Alternative Breaks is offering 3 Spring 2026 weekend trips from April 10–12—each focused on meaningful service right here in Missouri.

✨ Choose from:
• Environmental work at Camp Lakewood & Trout Lodge (Potosi, MO)
• Animal care at Farm to Able Animal Sanctuary (Blue Springs, MO)
• Health-focused service with Project C.U.R.E. (Kansas City, MO)

🗓 Participant applications close February 13
🔗 Apply through the link in our bio!

02/07/2026

Spend your Spring Break doing something meaningful 🌼💛

🌎 Weeklong Mizzou Alternative Breaks trips (March 21–28):
📍 Brighton & Denver, CO — The Giggling Life Care Farm & Children’s Hospital Colorado
Focus Area: Health
📍 Charlottesville, VA — HOWS Project (Houses of Wood & Straw)
Focus Area: Animals
📍 Granbury, TX — Martha’s Ranch Foundation(Twin Canyons Ranch)
Focus Area: Disabilities

⏰ Deadline to apply: FRIDAY, February 13th

📣 Still deciding? Join Info Session #3
🗓 Thursday, February 12th at 4:00 PM
💻 On Zoom — register through Engage

✨ These are just our weeklong trip opportunities — we’re also offering 3 weekend trips (April 10–12) that will be staying right here in Missouri! More on those specific sites coming soon.

🔗 Apply through the link in our bio
📩 Questions? DM us!

02/02/2026

✨ Participant applications are OPEN! ✨
Travel with purpose, serve alongside other Mizzou students, and make a real impact this spring 🌍💛

🗓 Spring Break: March 21–28
🗓 Weekend Trip: April 10–12
⏰ Applications close February 13th

📲 Apply now on ENGAGE — don’t wait!

01/29/2026

Interested in being a participant on a MAB trip this semester? Join in on one of our Info Sessions we are hosting to learn more about MAB! We are hosting the sessions on ZOOM. We hope to see you there.

🔗You can sign up on ENGAGE through the link in our bio.

Address

2500 MU Student Center
Columbia, MO
65211

Website

http://breaks.missouri.edu/

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