Alternative Breaks (a registered student organization) offers service-learning trips for students to explore social issues through hands-on service supplemented with education and reflection. Students explore immigration, environmental and food justice, public health, farmworker rights, and basic needs with diverse stakeholders in California’s Central Valley, South Bay, Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, and Puerto Rico. As a Trip Break Leader, you share your passion for social change by facilitating a 2-unit DeCal, planning a week-long spring break trip, and collaborating with community partners. As a Director, you manage the program and support Break Leaders behind the scenes. Find out more about our trips and leaders from this Alternative Breaks page, managed by Alternative Breaks students.
2026-2027 Alternative Breaks Leadership Team
Supporters
Alternative Breaks (Alt Breaks) has benefited from the generous support of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), and the benevolent support of individual donors and alumni.
Berkeley Life article to learn more about us! Watch Alt Breaks’ 20th Anniversary video! Watch Economic Justice Podcast video! Check out Alternative Breaks from Berkeley Life!
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Important Dates
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2027 Spring Alternative Breaks |
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Participant Application |
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Priority Deadline |
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 @11:59pm |
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Final Deadline |
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 |
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Trip Leader (Break Leader/Instructor for the Economic Justice in San Francisco trip only.) |
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Trip Leader Application |
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Deadline |
Rolling, until filled |
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First Review |
Tuesday, September 8th |
Contact Information
Email: berkeleyaltbreaks@gmail.
Ary Sanchez, Finance Director
Veda Gottumukkala, Communications Director
Naydin Beltran Garcia & Cindy Cisneros, Community Engagement Directors
Jessica Lin-Tupas, Community Partnerships Director
Salvador Leon Gonzalez, Program Development Director
Rosa Enriquez, Program Manager for Immersive Service
RosaLeeEnriquez@berkeley.edu