Working Side by Side: Creating Alternative Breaks as Catalysts for Global Learning, Student Leadership, and Social Change
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1620361248 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 390 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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She has worked in nonprofit administration, ministry, and served as a full-time volunteer for three years after college, in Philadelphia, PA and Johannesburg, South Africa. Melody was named Staff Person of the Year by Break Away in 2010, and her program at William and Mary received the Program of the Year award in 2011.Jill Piacitelli is the co-Executive Director at Break Away, having led the organiza
"This book provides incredible insight based on best practices and well-researched material" according to Justin C Schneider. We teach a course for our alternative break leaders at our university. This book provides incredible insight based on best practices and well-researched material. The chapters are short and engaging, so students can follow along and connect. I highly recommend this for anyone considering any type of short-term service/mission trip.. Anoni Mous said A Guide to Conscientous Service-Learning. I wish this book had been waiting for me when I started with alternative breaks a few years ago. It's a comprehensive guide for those doing the work of service-learning - both on campuses and in communities - and a thoughtful, engaging reflection on how short-term service work can be transformative for all involved.
It demonstrates how to address complex social issues, encourage structural analysis of societal inequities, foster volunteer transformation, and identify methods of work in mutually beneficial partnerships. It emphasizes the importance of integrating a justice-centered foundation throughout alternative break programs to complement direct service activities, and promotes long-term work for justice and student transformation by offering strategies for post-travel reorientation and continuing engagement. They address the complexities of international service-learning and developing partnerships with grassroots community groups, non-governmental and nonprofit organizations, and in
Even beyond those directly in this field, anyone working with students who are engaging in the community will find Working Side by Side. “The book is effective and accessible to students, staff, and faculty who are looking to start or strengthen an existing program or learn about the potential transformative power of Alternative Breaks