Ginsberg Center: Michigan Active Citizens Alternative Spring Break (MAC-ASB) Site Leader
Overview
Michigan Active Citizens: Alternative Spring Break (MAC-ASB) thrives on the hard work, ideas, and energy of the students involved. As a member of MAC-ASB, there will be a year-long education process before engaging in service during the week of spring break. We place a strong emphasis on respectful engagement. Throughout the year, Site Leaders will learn about active citizenship through facilitating dialogues. We work alongside communities to understand social justice issues.
Successful MAC-ASB site leaders guide their teams in learning and reflection and effectively manage day-to-day tasks such as communication with site contacts and fundraising. Their work begins in the fall and continues post-break as site leaders and their groups reorient to campus. Site Leaders attend a mandatory retreat and regular meetings to help build leadership and facilitation skills.
Eligibility
Any enrolled U-M Ann Arbor student is eligible to apply. Experience with alternative breaks is not required.
Costs
The non-refundable participation fee for MAC-ASB is $150. Fee waivers are available for students with demonstrated financial need, and applications will be available in November. See the M-Compass MAC-ASB Fee Waiver web page for more information and a link to apply.
Each site is also responsible for fundraising $1,000 to pay for trip and program expenses. This helps keep non-refundable fees low.
Application Procedures
The Site Leader Application for the upcoming academic year opens on August 28, 2023. Interviews of Site Leaders with Lead Team members will take place late September through early October. Site Leaders will be selected in early October.
Dates & Deadlines
Accepted Site Leaders commit to the program in early October. Tangible responsibilities and work will begin once accepted and will end with Re-Orientation post-spring break in March. MAC-ASB’s Lead Team knows how busy passionate and engaged student leaders often are, so we chose this year to intentionally limit the number of Education and Training sessions Site Leaders are expected to attend. This means that Site Leaders’ attendance at each in-person Education and Training session is critical and mandatory for adequate site preparation.
Education and Training Dates:
October 8th, 2023 1-4 PM
November 12th 1-4 PM
December 3rd 1-4 PM
January 14th 1-4 PM
Tentative - subject to change
February 4th, 1-4 PM
Spring Break Kickoff - February 18th 1-4 PM
Need to Know:
Program Requirements
Site leaders must attend a mandatory retreat and mandatory Education & Training sessions. Site Leaders will:
Pre - Break
Attend all trainings: Site Leader Retreat, Education and Training Sessions, Kick-Off, Re-Orientation
Work with co-site leader to effectively lead the break together
Facilitate a meet and greet with each potential participant for their respective group
Coordinate with co-leader weekly pre-break meetings that include: issue-related activities, service experiences, group builders, and education/training sessions for their group
Raise sufficient funds for the trip and keep their team’s financial records up-to-date
Consult with contacts at their community partner and housing sites (coordinated by lead team) throughout the fall and winter semesters
Maintain consistent and positive communication with the lead team, co-site leader, and participants
Assist the MAC-ASB Lead Team with participant recruitment and public relations
Complete the MAC-ASB check out process including picking up travel advance and vans
During Break
Facilitate a positive, safe and educational experience for their team
Lead meaningful reflections each day of the break
Participate in service with the group
Coordinate daily tasks, logistics, etc. while staying in contact with community partner and housing
Organize and handle all money while using University funds respectfully (receipts, travel advance, etc.)
Handle risk management issues as they arise and keep the advisor updated
Post Break
Return van
Complete check in with Lead Team and turn in all receipts and funds not used
Attend Re-Orientation and encourage group members to do the same
Contact Information
For more information, please contact MAC-ASB Lead Team at mac-leadteam@umich.edu or the MAC-ASB Advisor, Riley Wilson, at rwils@umich.edu.
Ginsberg Center:
B6 Ginsberg Center / 911 N. University / Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1265
ginsberginfo@umich.edu
Ginsberg Center
@ginsbergcenter
Fall and Winter Hours:
M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Spring and Summer Hours:
M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
