Alternative Break trips provide a fun and educational opportunity for University of Tennessee students to experience something unique during their university Fall or Spring break.  The trips provide an affordable option for students who are interested in giving back to the national community through meaningful and collaborative community service.  Each trip is centered on a theme that addresses a specific social issue unique to the community being served. 

The mission of the Alternative Break Program is to engage students in meaningful and collaborative community service in an effort to increase awareness of social issues and strengthen the communities in which they serve as well as foster a strong sense of community among trip participants and to the university as a whole.

Our trips are centered around Break Away’s ® Eight Components of a Quality Alternative Break.  We believe these components help provide participants the most holistic and meaningful experience.  The eight components are: strong direct service, orientation, training, education, reflection, reorientation, diversity, and alcohol and other drug free.

Please visit the Alternative Break website at http://leadershipandservice.utk.edu/involved_abtrip.php for more information!