Calling All AB Alumni:

Share Your Contact Info With Us!
Please take a moment to update your contact information with KU Alternative Breaks. We send out several alumni emails per year with updates about AB trip and more.
various images of students participating in alternative break activities, from creating big cat enrichment toys and spreading mulch to working on construction projects.

Where Will Your Map Lead?

Alternative Breaks Housing Fund: LaunchKU

We have until November 18th to meet our goal!
Visit the campaign page. Select one of the suggested giving levels or enter a custom donation amount. Complete the secure donation form. Share the campaign with friends, family, fellow Jayhawks, and community members.

KU Alternative Breaks provides immersive volunteer experiences that educate students and foster a lifelong commitment to service.

These opportunities address pressing issues and facilitate change in personal perspectives through education, direct service, and reflection.

Email kualbreaks@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

Want to Connect or Sign Up for a Break?

Click on the buttons below to learn more! Applications for Winter break are closed, Spring 2027 applications will open on November 21st. Trip details for spring will be released prior to applications opening.

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KU Alternative Breaks in the News

Student hanging clothing donations on clothing racks

KU students travel to Oklahoma, Colorado for Winter Alternative Breaks

"AB is such a unique opportunity to explore new places and organizations while making lifelong friends along the way," said Luca Osborn, a HOPE Center AB participant. "The work we did at the HOPE Center felt more like hanging out with friends than 35 hours of volunteering. The impact we made, though, could be felt immediately."
Students holding handmade big cat enrichment toys

KU students travel to Arkansas for Alternative Spring Break

"The service I completed at Turpentine Creek was incredibly organized, and it was easy to see the impact of our work. The type of work we completed allowed us to learn about the animals, and the staff were there to answer any questions we had,” said Bella Wade, a spring break participant.
Students planting sprouting plants in an outdoor greenhouse

KU students travel to Colorado for Alternative Winter Breaks

“Alternative Breaks has pushed me out of my comfort zone, challenged my conceptions of the world and helped folks center service in their lives in a way they wouldn't have been able to without it," said Sarah McCoy, KU AB's executive director.
two students shoveling compost on an alternative break

KU students travel to Colorado and Illinois for Spring Alternative Breaks

“AB has deeply strengthened my relationship with service,” said Sophia Baldwin, a spring alternative break participant.