During the Trip

During the Trip

What is the work like?
We will be working with Rebuilding Together and Tampa Bay Watch during the week.

Rebuilding Together: Rebuilding Together’s mission is to Repair the Homes of those in need. Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) intends to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, in the Tampa Bay Area, assuring that low-income homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence. There is an increasing need for residential housing rehabilitation programs to improve living conditions for very low and low income families, especially those of senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

RTTB's goal is to preserve affordable home-ownership and reduce substandard housing through working partnership with corporations and county and city governments. RTTB was born out of a fundamental belief that all people deserve to live in safe and decent housing. RTTB assists existing low-income homeowners by providing necessary repairs free of charge. These necessary repairs often include home modifications, roofing, plumbing, and electrical repairs and other improvements.

Groups will work at these sites for 5-6 hours/day for 3-4 days

Tampa Bay Watch: Tampa Bay Watch focuses on restoring and protecting the Tampa Bay wetlands. Students will spend half a day on the beaches of Tampa doing cleanup work.

Groups will spend one day at these sites for 3 – 5 hours

Do I need to be skilled in the above?
You do not need to have previous construction skills and/ or experience. Participants will be trained on-site in all areas of work. If you do have skills in these areas, please inform your Hillel professional.

What are the accommodations like?
We will be staying at a place called Camp Cedar Kirk. Camp accommodations i.e. – cabins with bathrooms, communal dining hall, and camp activities – swimming, sports, etc. The camp is about 30 minutes outside of Tampa.

Are there any expenses while on the trip that I am responsible for?
With the exception of 2 nights out in Tampa, all food, accommodation and travel are covered. For the 2 nights out, $20-$30 for food, souvenirs and other related costs is recommended.

What if I get sick? Do I need my own medical insurance?
If you get sick during the break, doctors and hospitals are available. It is necessary to have your own health insurance. Please see the application for details on health insurance.

What if I am unable to go at the last minute?
It is your responsibility to notify Hillel as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend by sending an email to information@campusinitiative.org. Refund of fees will be dependent on the withdrawal date. There will be no refunds after February 15, 2009.

What happens in case of an emergency?
Participants will be provided in advance with contact information for their local Hillel and the accommodations in which they will be staying on the program. Each campus will be assigned a local emergency contact while participants are on the trip. Please call your campus Hillel to reach the local emergency contact.

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+ Apply Now + Participating Campuses + Training + Partners + Advisors + CEI Alternative Break Our Partners: Print Page Email Page Digg It del.icio.us eCards	Home > Entrepreneurs > CEI Alternative Break > During the Trip During the Trip What is the work like? We will be working with Rebuilding Together and Tampa Bay Watch during the week. Rebuilding Together: Rebuilding Together’s mission is to Repair the Homes of those in need. Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) intends to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, in the Tampa Bay Area, assuring that low-income homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence. There is an increasing need for residential housing rehabilitation programs to improve living conditions for very low and low income families, especially those of senior citizens and persons with disabilities. RTTB's goal is to preserve affordable home-ownership and reduce substandard housing through working partnership with corporations and county and city governments. RTTB was born out of a fundamental belief that all people deserve to live in safe and decent housing. RTTB assists existing low-income homeowners by providing necessary repairs free of charge. These necessary repairs often include home modifications, roofing, plumbing, and electrical repairs and other improvements. Groups will work at these sites for 5-6 hours/day for 3-4 days Tampa Bay Watch: Tampa Bay Watch focuses on restoring and protecting the Tampa Bay wetlands. Students will spend half a day on the beaches of Tampa doing cleanup work. Groups will spend one day at these sites for 3 – 5 hours Do I need to be skilled in the above? You do not need to have previous construction skills and/ or experience. Participants will be trained on-site in all areas of work. If you do have skills in these areas, please inform your Hillel professional. What are the accommodations like? We will be staying at a place called Camp Cedar Kirk. Camp accommodations i.e. – cabins with bathrooms, communal dining hall, and camp activities – swimming, sports, etc. The camp is about 30 minutes outside of Tampa. Are there any expenses while on the trip that I am responsible for? With the exception of 2 nights out in Tampa, all food, accommodation and travel are covered. For the 2 nights out, $20-$30 for food, souvenirs and other related costs is recommended. What if I get sick? Do I need my own medical insurance? If you get sick during the break, doctors and hospitals are available. It is necessary to have your own health insurance. Please see the application for details on health insurance. What if I am unable to go at the last minute? It is your responsibility to notify Hillel as soon as you are aware that you are unable to attend by sending an email to information@campusinitiative.org. Refund of fees will be dependent on the withdrawal date. There will be no refunds after February 15, 2009. What happens in case of an emergency? Participants will be provided in advance with contact information for their local Hillel and the accommodations in which they will be staying on the program. Each campus will be assigned a local emergency contact while participants are on the trip. Please call your campus Hillel to reach the local emergency contact.