YourStory International
YourStory International is an American and Haitian co-founded and co-run organization that focuses on public health education, primary care, and community development initiatives in Pont Morel, Haiti. We value local Haitian perspectives while working hard to empower our undergraduate advocates. We welcome all majors!
Location of Trips: Haiti
Dates of Trips: TBD
Cost of Trips: $795
Application Deadline: Priority deadline Oct. 11; rolling admissions after Oct. 11
Contact Information: Janikah Brice or Brandeis YSI
Brandeis Hillel
Brandeis Hillel serves as the umbrella organization for Jewish life on campus. At Hillel students forge new friendships, meet dedicated mentors, celebrate the Jewish calendar, engage in service to others, and are inspired by Jewish texts and traditions. Hillel is for every Jew, of every color, from every country, studying every subject, and welcomes students of any sexual orientation, gender identity and physical ability, as well as those affected by mental illness, trauma, and abuse.
Location of Trip: Israel
Date of Trip: Feb. 13-20 (Tentative)
Cost of Trip: $300
Application Deadline: TBD
Contact Information: Sydney Brenner
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity works towards alleviating the housing crisis through hands-on service and community engagement.
Location of Trips: Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Feb. trip); TBD (April trip)
Dates of Trips: Feb. 16-22; April 10-16 (tentative)
Cost of Trips: $40 (Feb.); $30 (April)
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 (for Feb trip); Feb. 25 (for April trip)
Contact Information: Brandeis HFH
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
FIMRC provides access to medical care for underprivileged and medically underserved families around the world.
Location of Trip: Alajuelita, Costa Rica
Date of Trip: Feb. 16-23
Cost of Trip: $1,234 (trip); $350-600 (airfare); fundraising opportunities available
Application Deadline: TBD
Contact Information: Shayla Parker
Service Without Borders
Service Without Borders is a branch of Waltham Group that provides students with the opportunity to volunteer in different locations while educating them about the local communities they are volunteering in.
Location of Trips: Greater Boston Area (Fall weekend and Feb. break); New Orleans, Louisiana (April break)
Dates of Trips: Feb. 17-21; April 8-14
Cost of Trips: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Contact Information: Brandeis SWB
Center for Spiritual Life
The Center for Spiritual Life deepens students' spiritual identities and calling to make a difference in the world.
Location of Trip: Boston and Western MA
Date of Trip: April 13-16
Cost of Trip: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Contact Information: Matt Carriker
Global Brigades
Global Brigades empowers and provides supplies to impoverished communities in Honduras. Global Brigades works to ensure the sustainability of these communities to see long-lasting improvements.
Location of Trips: Honduras
Dates of Trips: Feb. break
Cost of Trips: $1,100-1,200
Application Deadline: TBD; $250 deposit due at the end of October
Contact Information: Nisansa Perera