Shanely Marmolejos of Bennington selected to participate in Habitat for Humanity's Collegiate Challenge

2017 Feb 1

Shanely Marmolejos of Bennington is one of eight SVC students who are participating in a unique Spring Break in 2017. As part of Habitat for Humanity's Collegiate Challenge program they will travel from Vermont to Spring Lake, New Jersey this March and help Coastal Habitat with storm damage repair and restoration initiatives being worked on since Hurricane Sandy hit the state in 2012.

"The Collegiate Challenge program trips are competitive and are booked months in advance," according to Maria Francese, Director of Student Involvement at SVC and organizer of the trip. "Habitat for Humanity is a leader in recruiting young volunteers and the SVC group is excited to be one of the few college groups at sites all around the world."

Southern Vermont College's Alternative Spring Break Club consists of a group of students who organize, plan and execute a community service project annually, including all fundraising and promotional efforts.