Social Services
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Agency: San Antonio Food Bank
Fee: $100
Mode of Transportation: Rental van
Type of Lodging: Church facility, participants may bring sleeping bag
Service Projects
Serve the homeless, at-risk youth, immigrants, and those affected by poverty in the San Antonio area. Participants will join forces with the San Antonio Food Bank to learn and serve through their urban garden, Kids Café, Haven for Hope, and food warehouse programs. Hands-on service and educational sessions will provide participants insight to the social issues impacting the city of San Antonio.
Service tasks may include sorting donations, basic renovation and facilities maintenance, serving meals, gardening and other outreach projects.
2017 Reflection
The boxes we made were described as opportunities, instead of being called meals for the elderly. The San Antonio Food Bank provides opportunities to their community by giving meals, so the people who receive them have opportunities to pursue other activities without worrying about when and what they will eat next.
-Emily Riddell, ASB 2017 social services participant
Read Emily's full experience here.
ASB 2018 Trips
Affordable Housing
Location: Shreveport, LA
Agency: The Fuller Center of Northwest Louisiana
Registration is Closed
Participants will work alongside the new homeowner and other community volunteers to complete projects for the veteran build.
Animal Services
Location: San Angelo, TX
Agency: Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
Registration is Closed
Assist in providing a safe and loving environment for abused, neglected or abandoned donkeys.
Disaster Relief
Location: Port Arthur/Beaumont, TX
Agency: Community Collaborations, Inc.
Registration is Closed
Disaster relief volunteers will be on the front lines, working with first responders to lend a hand in this time of need.
Environmental Conservation
Location: Galveston, TX
Agency: Galveston Bay Foundation
Registration is Closed
Serve those affected by manmade and natural disasters in Galveston.
Global Poverty
Location: Elm Mott, TX
Agency: World Hunger Relief, Inc.
Registration is Closed
Participants will engage in projects and educational sessions that will introduce them to the experiences of those living in poverty around the world.
Healthcare
Location: Garden Valley, TX
Agency: Mercy Ships
Registration is Closed
Join Mercy Ships in their mission to provide free healthcare and improve healthcare delivery systems in the poorest nations.
LGBT+ & Ally Services
Location: Charlotte, NC
Agency: Campus Pride
Registration is Closed
Participants will explore issues of privilege, discuss what it means to be an ally, and learn about the state of higher education for LGBT+ people.
Park Preservation
Location: Liberty, TX
Agency: American Hiking Society & Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
Registration is Closed
Participants will assist with park improvement projects and other projects as requested by the park manager.
Social Services
Location: San Antonio, TX
Agency: San Antonio Food Bank
Registration is Closed
Help the homeless, at-risk youth, and those affected by poverty in the San Antonio area.