HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

We are excited to announce that this year’s Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Team will be heading to Avery County, North Carolina!

• Avery County Habitat for Humanity is located in the beautiful western North Carolina Mountains. We’ll be staying at the Gilmer Retreat Center – close to hiking trails, waterfalls, caverns and two ski resorts. Do not worry…other than having 3 bunk rooms able to house 30 people, the center also has a large kitchen, washer & dryer, showers, a ping pong table, and other games! They are also near Grandfather Mountain where the group will get to spend an afternoon exploring the beauty of God’s creation! The Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail are both nearby for hiking and exploring.
• Students will have plenty of work to do with Habitat for Humanity throughout the week, including two house construction sites.

Through the work of Habitat, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem―decent housing for all.

• Trip Dates:  March 2-9, 2024
• Trip Cost: $400 plus a non-refundable $25 deposit (Total $425)
• Transportation: The Team will drive in vans.

This weeklong experience, together with any fundraising and preparations that lead up to the trip, offers participants an opportunity to work together as a team and to develop personal leadership skills.

DEADLINE AND ELIGIBILITY

Early-Bird Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

After the November 15 early-bird deadline, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible?

• Any enrolled Lourdes University student: who is in good academic standing and who has no disciplinary issues

Additional commitments/requirements

• Team members are required to attend all planning meetings

After the November 15 early-bird deadline, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete application includes:

1. A submitted online application form
2. Please submit a one to two page essay that explains your interest in becoming a team member and in doing so please respond to all of the following questions:
   – Why do you want to participate?
   – Have you been involved with an extended outreach experience in the past? If so, please tell us about your experience.
   – Give an example of a time you worked with a team to achieve a goal. What personal gifts did you use to help achieve that goal?
   – How can you bring this experience back to the Lourdes University campus and/or impact the community?
3. A brief reference letter from a Lourdes faculty or staff member, pastor or employer. This should be sent directly by the reference to Jason Salisbury at jsalisbury@lourdes.edu or via the postal service to:
   Jason Salisbury
   Lourdes University
   6832 Convent Blvd.
   Sylvania, OH 43560

APPLICATION