Serving and learning form the dual mission of a Religious Life Office Service-Learning Trip. Students
work on projects that benefit communities suffering material or social disadvantages;
building relationships with those they serve, students learn about the world's needs
and gain vocational self-understanding. Through guided discussions and journal writing,
students explore their values and social concerns, beliefs and commitments, gifts
and limitations. Service teams may be hosted by churches or other faith communities;
however all activities are led in ways appropriate for individuals from any faith
or non-religious perspective.
Costs
Student costs listed for each trip include lodging, food, transportation, and
cultural outings. The costs also include any construction fees to the service agency.
Students will also be asked to pay for passport fees, visas, vaccinations and meals
in the airport. Personal spending money will also be needed.
Passport
A copy of an updated passport is required at the time of application for trips
outside the U.S. Applications for international trips without passport copy attached will not be considered,
and the passport must be valid six months beyond travel dates.
If you are abroad or on leave in the fall semester, you will not be able to apply
for the January trips. If you are abroad or on leave in the spring semester, you
will be unable to apply for the summer trips.
You must be a degree-seeking student at Hendrix to apply.
Application
The 2022 Application is available HERE.
You can also pick up a hard copy in the Religious Life Suite (SLTC 133) or email mulhearn@hendrix.edu.
Important Dates
- November 3
Applications available online - November 18
Applications due by 3:00 pm - November 30-December 6
Interviews - December 8
Notifications of acceptance - January 18
Trip deposits due - March 6
Orientation for Puerto Rico (6-9 pm) - April 24
Orientation for New Orleans (6-9 pm)
2022 Trips
San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 20-26, 2022
Cost: $450 per student
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, local recovery efforts have been difficult without the basic necessities of safe housing, clean water, and dependable electricity. Working with Peacework, a non-profit organization that seeks to provide sustainable development for local communities, the Hendrix group will work to rebuild homes and assist households who continue to be impacted by the hurricane. While the trip participants will work alongside the community to rebuild, it is the hope that students, faculty, and staff will gain a greater understanding of the complexities of disaster recovery, an appreciation of the rich culture and heritage of Puerto Rico, and a deeper sense of one’s vocational journey.
New Orleans, Louisiana
May 15-21, 2022
Cost: $100 per student
In the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes, the nation viewed the great socio-economic and racial divides that existed in New Orleans. The Hendrix group will spend a week in the “Crescent City” understanding the continued needs of the community and celebrating the spirit of New Orleans. Volunteer work will include rebuilding homes and working with groups such as the NOLA Tree Project, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Green Light New Orleans to learn about the food insecurity and environmental issues that have arisen. Opportunities will also be available to view the flood-impacted areas of New Orleans and dialogue with local people about the recovery process. The end of the week will include an evening free to explore historic places in the city.
Past Service-Learning Trips
- Chincha, Peru
Summer 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2008 - Kansas City, Missouri
Spring Break 2002
- Boston, Massachusetts
Spring Break 2003 & 2006 - Arlington, Texas
Spring Break 2003
- Tarpum Bay, Bahamas
Summer 2003, 2004, Spring Break 2008 & Summer 2012 - Taize, France
Summer 2003, 2005, 2009 & 2013
- Chicago, Illinois
Spring Break 2004 & 2012 - Shiprock/Santa Fe, New Mexico
Spring Break 2004 & 2009
- Quesada, Costa Rica
Summer 2004 & Winter Break 2006 - Ekaterinburg, Russia
Winter Break 2005
- San Diego, CA/Tijuana, Mexico
Spring Break 2005 & 2010
- San Francisco, California
Spring Break 2006, Winter Break 2009 & 2013 - La Paz, Bolivia
Summer 2006 & 2010 - New York, New York
Spring Break 2007 - Koinonia Farms, Georgia
Summer 2007 - Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Summer 2007 - Pascagoula, Mississippi
Spring Break 2008 - Beverly, Kentucky
Summer 2008, Summer 2016 - Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Summer 2009 - Dumas, Arkansas
Spring Break 2010 - Poland
Summer 2010 - Cuba
Winter Break 2011 - New Orleans, Louisiana
Winter Break 2011 - South Africa
Summer 2011 - Birmingham, Alabama
Summer 2011, Summer 2017 - India
Winter Break 2012 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Summer 2012 - Epworth by the Sea
Spring Break 2013 - Alaska
Summer 2013 - Dominican Republic
Winter Break 2014 - Seattle, Washington
Spring Break 2014 - Kosovo
Summer 2014 - Guatemala
Winter Break 2015 - New Orleans
Spring Break 2015 - Arkansas Delta
Spring Break 2015 - Pine Ridge Reservation
Summer 2015 - Camp CAMP (San Antonio, TX)
Winter Break 2016 - DOOR (Hollywood CA)
Winter Break 2016 - Miami, FL
Summer 2016 - Bahamas
Winter Break 2017 - Washington DC
Summer 2017 - Ferguson, Missouri
Winter Break, 2018 - Taizé, France
Spring Break, 2018 - Belize City, Belize
Summer, 2018 - New York, NY
Summer, 2019 - Gashora, Rwanda
Summer, 2019