Thursday, March 25, 2010
Alternative Spring Break
"Students are interested in using their time and talents for more than just partying on the beach, says Tiffany. "Many of us find service work to be a more engaging and rewarding alternative." Including Tiffany there were 10 total volunteers to join forces with Habitat for Humanity including our senior captain, Kelsey. Tiffany, President of the College Community Service and Activism Board stated, “They still need a lot of help (in New Orleans). They’ve lost some of their limelight, because of all the other natural disasters going on".
At Wells, participating students had to chip in $250 each for their airfare and raised some $1,000 selling cookies to cover their food and lodging costs. The college donated $3,000 to rent a van and defray other trip costs, said Becca Cooper, Wells’ Events and Programming Coordinator and one of the chaperons.
“I’ve always been big in volunteering. It’s just something I find very rewarding,” Tiffany said.