NCTC Student Life embarked on Service Learning Trips for the first time in 2008 when five students headed down to New Orleans to work with American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The students were featured in a documentary called HOPE. In 2009, students headed down to Galveston to help re-open Galveston State Park which had been closed since Hurricane Ike. The students worked on removing fences along the sand dunes as well as building picnic tables for the camp sites.

On an NCTC Service Learning Trips, students get the opportunity to volunteer, travel, and learn about communities that are different. The NCTC Service Learning trips promote teamwork and help build student's skill levels. In addition, to volunteering there are opportunities to enjoy the culture of the area!

Be the change you wish to see in the world! ~ Gandhi

May 2009 Galveston Service Learning Trip Video

Upcoming Opportunities to Serve:

• December 12 – 19, 2009 San Francisco Habitat (Application & Information)
• March 13 – 20, 2010 Spring Break in Nashville ($500)
• May 17 – 21, 2010 Galveston State Park ($300)

Cost for trips include all lodging, meals, travel, and sightseeing.

Contact Kim Brown at kbrown@nctc.edu to get involved!

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