Not Your Typical Spring Break – Learn and Serve this February with the Mustard Seed

Calgary Serves Canada isn't your typical Spring Break. This alternative Reading Week program is a unique opportunity in your undergraduate career to immerse yourself in a critical issue like hunger or homelessness, and to learn how you can make a difference.

Taking place from Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19, Calgary Serves Canada combines workshops and guest speakers with experiential activities and service projects in partnership with the Mustard Seed and other organizations in Calgary. Participation in Calgary Serves Canada is recognized on the Co-Curricular Record.

The Calgary Serves Canada team is currently being formed; apply by Friday, November 20, 2009 to be part of this remarkable leadership experience.  Selected applicants will be invited to an interview in late November.

To apply or to find out more information, visit the Centre for Service-Learning and Community Engagement website or e-mail eeakaipa@ucalgary.ca. 

Calgary Serves Canada is an experience that should not be missed. Past participants have had the following to say about Calgary Serves Canada:

• "A challenging worthwhile experience! Being able to be out in the community learning was more valuable than any classroom!"
• "It was without a doubt one of the most impactful learning experiences of my life."