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LAWRENCE —
Two area students were among 98 University of Kansas students who spent part of their winter breaks on service-learning trips that provided opportunities for volunteer efforts.
Gabrielle Murnan, Pittsburg, a KU freshman in environmental studies, volunteered at Humane Borders in Tucson, Ariz. This organization provides humanitarian aid, most often in the form of food and water, to migrants crossing the southern Arizona desert.
Participants here learn firsthand about the politics of immigration by helping Humane Borders relief efforts and working at other community organizations that offer assistance to immigrant populations.
Nicole Gilmore, Columbus, a sophomore in pre-social welfare and political science, volunteered at Freedom House, Detroit, Mich., a safe haven for global survivors of persecution who are seeking legal shelter in the United States.
Participants offer care and a variety of services to immigrants and refugees living in the shelter to ensure that they are treated with justice. They work with and amongst the residents to promote their safety and help them seek asylum.
After students are admitted to the program, they attend weekly classes to prepare for their Alternative Winter Break sites, learning about the role of a volunteer, how the nonprofit sector works, social justice issues and the importance of diversity and cultural awareness.
The program costs participants $275, or $225 for site leaders, which covers their transportation, housing and meals.
Two area students were among 98 University of Kansas students who spent part of their winter breaks on service-learning trips that provided opportunities for volunteer efforts.
Gabrielle Murnan, Pittsburg, a KU freshman in environmental studies, volunteered at Humane Borders in Tucson, Ariz. This organization provides humanitarian aid, most often in the form of food and water, to migrants crossing the southern Arizona desert.
Participants here learn firsthand about the politics of immigration by helping Humane Borders relief efforts and working at other community organizations that offer assistance to immigrant populations.
Nicole Gilmore, Columbus, a sophomore in pre-social welfare and political science, volunteered at Freedom House, Detroit, Mich., a safe haven for global survivors of persecution who are seeking legal shelter in the United States.
Participants offer care and a variety of services to immigrants and refugees living in the shelter to ensure that they are treated with justice. They work with and amongst the residents to promote their safety and help them seek asylum.
After students are admitted to the program, they attend weekly classes to prepare for their Alternative Winter Break sites, learning about the role of a volunteer, how the nonprofit sector works, social justice issues and the importance of diversity and cultural awareness.
The program costs participants $275, or $225 for site leaders, which covers their transportation, housing and meals.
