Student Notices

Are you ready to step beyond the classroom, build leadership skills, and make a real-world impact in local and regional communities?

The Community Engagement and Service-Learning Unit invites you to apply for the Alternative Break (AB) Programme! This hands-on service intensive offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful community outreach, team collaboration, and personal development.

What to Expect

This is a year-long development programme featuring regular training workshops and team-building sessions throughout the academic year. The journey culminates in an intensive extended weekend or week of hands-on outreach serving a local or regional community.

Why Participate?

-          Real-World Impact: Leave a lasting mark by tackling genuine, community-led projects alongside dedicated local and regional partners.

-          Stand-Out Experience: Gain practical problem-solving, teamwork, and project execution skills that employers actively look for on a CV.

-          Immersive Connection: Travel beyond the classroom, experience new communities firsthand, and build lifelong bonds with a high-energy team of student leaders.

Missed the Info Session?

If you were unable to join our live Virtual Info Session on Friday, 2nd October, you can watch the recording here.

Key Eligibility & Programme Details

-          Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in Year 2 or above.
• Must maintain a Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.

-          Application Deadline: Friday, 9th October 2026, at 11:59 PM.

-          Mandatory Orientation: Friday, 16th October 2026, at 10:00 AM (Attendance is strictly required for all selected participants).

Ready to Make a Difference?

Complete the online application form here 

Note: Spaces are limited. Selected candidates will be notified via email following application review.

For more information, please contact Mrs Emily Joseph-Nora from the Community Engagement & Service Learning Unit at emily.joseph@uwi.edu or 1-868-235-4894/285-4894 Ext 84188