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Application deadline: November 15, 2013

Cost: The program is free and includes food and transportation during Reading Week. Participants are responsible for the cost of obtaining a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Make a difference this Reading Week! Alternative Reading Week Winnipeg is a unique service-learning program that is proudly offered by Student Life and the University of Manitoba Student’s Union (UMSU). During the week of February 18th to 22nd, you will travel to various Winnipeg non-profit agencies to learn first-hand about social and economic justice issues in our city. Participants will be led through pre-departure training and reflection sessions to deepen their understanding of development challenges in Winnipeg, and discover how they can make a positive impact on our community. Our partner agencies for ARWW 2013 are: Winnipeg Harvest, Main Street Project, NEEDS Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg, Darcy’s A.R.C. and, the Spence Neighborhood Association: SNA and Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Center.

Please note: the first pre-program meeting will be held on January 21st, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (location TBA). The dates of subsequent, weekly training meetings will be determined at this meeting.

Participants are eligible for recognition on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR).

ARWW Participants and Leaders will have the opportunity to share their reading week experience with students from University of Western Ontario (UWO) who are on their Alternative Spring Break.

There are opportunities for leaders and participants.  If you want to get involved with either, drop of an Application Form (PDF) in person or complete the appropriate online form below.
ARWW Leader Form
ARWW Participant Form

Contact: Susie Taylor, Service-Learning Coordinator
(204) 474-8612
susie_taylor@umanitoba.ca