AB Trip Leader Application

Bowdoin Alternative Break Trip Leader Application

Part 1 - Individual Form

Thank you for your interest in being an Alternative Break (AB) leader. This form must be completed individually by each co-leader for the trip you are proposing. Not ready to submit but want to see the whole application? Here is a document for you to review.

After submitting this form, co-leaders should work together to complete Part 2, the Trip Proposal.

All application materials are due on Monday, May 1, 2023. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of staff, faculty and past AB leaders. An interview will be required of prospective leaders.

Personal Information

First Name (preferred)

First Name (as it appears on your ID)

Middle Name

Last Name

Preferred Pronouns

Class Year (yyyy)

Email (include @ bowdoin.edu)

Hometown (City, State)

Do you speak any languages besides English? If so, please indicate that number of years spoken and fluency.

Have you ever participated in a Bowdoin Alternative Break trip?

Yes
No

Please list the year(s), location(s), and focal issue(s) of your previous AB trip(s).

Van certified drivers are needed for most trips. To become van certified, you must be 18 years old and have had your license for at least one year. Please let us know which of the following is applicable to you.

I am already van certified
I'm not certified yet, but I am willing and eligible to become certified
I am either not eligible, or not interested in becoming certified

Van-certified leaders will be notified and have the opportunity to decline, before being assigned to drive for their trip. In case you end up driving, please provide driver's license information.

State

License number

Expiration date (mm/yy)

Participation and engagement in the weekly Trip Leader seminar during the Fall Semester is required for all trip leaders. Are you able to commit to Monday evening from 7-8:30 pm?

Yes, I can commit to Mondays 7-8:30 pm during the Fall Semester
I cannot not. (Disqualifier to leading trips)

All leader applications are subject to review from the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Are you currently in good social and academic standing with the College?

Yes
No

Please explain your standing with the College.

References

Please list two Bowdoin references (faculty, staff, student leader) that can speak to your academic interests, leadership experience, and/or organizational skills. One reference must be a faculty member. Be sure to advise your references that they may hear from the McKeen Center in the coming weeks.

**References**

Please list two Bowdoin references (faculty, staff, student leader) that can speak to your academic interests, leadership experience, and/or organizational skills. **One reference must be a faculty member. Be sure to advise your references that they may hear from the McKeen Center in the coming weeks.**
	First	Last	Department	Email address (include @bowdoin.edu)	Phone
Reference 1	Reference 1	Reference 2
Reference 2	Reference 1	Reference 2

Activities. Please list your expected commitments for next FALL, AND SPRING. Include employment, clubs, teams, and other co-curricular activities. Please include the approximate number of hours per week spent on each activity.

What specific experiences or skills make you an effective leader for this particular trip? You may choose to discuss your previous leadership, personal experiences with the issues at hand, and/or any other relevant skills.

Please limit your short essay to no more than 200 words.

What do you hope to gain from being an AB leader, and what do you hope your participants will take away from your Alternative Break trip?

Please limit your short essay to no more than 200 words.