UCF Alternative Break Program

AKIS Week is LIVE ⚡️

Your week just got an upgrade—special events, good energy, and chances to make connections all across campus. Tap in, pull up, and bring a friend.

Check the lineup and don’t miss your moment 👀

Connect with organizations making a difference. Stop by the Community Engagement Fair to explore service opportunities with VolunteerUCF, ABP, and community partners. 🌎
📍Memory Mall
Image  March 26, 2026
Image  10:30 AM-1:00 PM

P.S: Pizza and smoothies will be spotted 👀

Ready to meet new people? Stop by Speed Friending for quick conversations, laughs, and new connections. Who knows? Your next volunteering bestie might be one conversation away  [💭] [✨]
[📍] Magnolia Room, Live Oak Event Center
[🗓️]  March 25, 2026
[🕝]  5:30 PM
 
See you there!

Take a break from the rush and join us for Cozy Connections—an evening of thoughtful dialogue and authentic connection. ☕ Slow down, get cozy, and connect through meaningful conversations and new perspectives.

📍Teaching Academy Room 221
🗓️ March 24, 2026
🕖 6:00 PM

Dress in theme, or come as you are. See you soon! 🌕🌃

Mark your calendars- you have plans right after Spring Break 👀 Kicking off Active Knights in Service Week with Paint & Swap! Start a painting, swap with your neighbors, and watch the art evolve together. 🎨

📍 Classroom Building 1 Room 319
🗓️ March 23, 2026
🕖 6:00 PM

See you soon, and stay tuned for the next announcement 📢

Join for us for our amazing trip!! For this Spring Break, we will be going to Boston, MA and working with programs offered to youth at 826 Boston Work with Prison Book Program to prepare and send books to incarcerated readers.

This trip will run from March 15th to 21st. Would you like to come to this trip? Fill out the interest form in the link in our bio and come to the VCE Office (Student Union Room 154) to pay the $550 trip fee!

Join ABP this Spring Break for a week of service, community, and cultural experiences in partnership with La Amistad.

Participants will engage in hands-on service projects supporting youth development, education, and community-based initiatives while also exploring the Atlanta area and building connections with peers.

Sign-ups open February 2nd.
Visit the VUCF Office in the SU, Room 154 for more details.

This past Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, ABP traveled to Miami to serve alongside three incredible nonprofit partners: The Salvation Army, Dragonfly Thrift Store, and the YMCA.

From hands-on service projects to meaningful community engagement, our participants had the opportunity to make an impact while learning more about the communities they served.

Thank you to our partners and volunteers for an inspiring weekend of service.

Check out our last post for spring break trip options 😊

Need Spring break plans? Let's talk ✈️✨ Come out to ABP's Spring Info Session to learn more about our upcoming trips and your future core memories.

🗓️ February 2, 2026

📍Student Union Room 220

🕖 1:30-2:30pm

Snacks and drinks provided. Don't miss out on this one!

During our winter ABP trip to Cu***ng, GA, we partnered with Furkids, the largest no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats and a no-kill shelter for dogs. Our goal was to support Furkids’ mission of giving a second chance to homeless animals by providing the essential daily care and love these dogs and cats need to thrive. 
 
We spent time at the Furkids Headquarters, home to the Fort and Michele Felker Cat Shelter. We also spent time at the Dog Shelter (known as Sadie’s Place), the Johns Creek Cat Adoption Center, and the Johns Creek Thrift Store. 
 
We helped Furkids with general caretaking tasks, such as cleaning cages, feeding, trimming nails, walking the dogs, and socializing the cats. We also assisted with event setup and in the thrift store, both of which are important sources of revenue for Furkids, helping them rescue and care for more animals in need. 
 
Our time at Furkids showed the value of community involvement and how dedicated volunteers can positively impact the lives of animals.
A huge shoutout and thank you to for hosting us and making us feel welcome!