Alternative Service Experience

Fall ASE programs provide a service and learning experience in the Boone community and beyond. Experiences are led and created by trained student Peer Leaders and involve service alongside community partners, purposeful reflection, and new experiences within our local community!

• Sign-ups are now open!
• For more information please follow us on Instagram & Facebook, or visit the Community-Engaged Leadership Office in Plemmons Student Union Room 134
• Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Must come by PSU 134 to sign up!
• Program Cost of $50 (due at time of sign up)
• The Community Partner is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within three days before the program begins
• Two required pre-travel meetings (time and location determined by Peer Leaders once participants are finalized)
• One Reorientation session after programs conclude

2021 Program

Ziggy's Refuge Farm Sanctuary

Friday, Oct 9-Tuesday, Oct 12

Ziggy's Refuge Farm Sanctuary is a farm animal rescue in rural NC that exists to support and love as many deprived animals as possible and to educate the population on the torture and abuse animals endure in factory farms, animal testing laboratories, and general neglect from humans.

Peer Leaders: Harmony Brown (She/Her/Hers) & Mac Glaze (They/Them/Their)

Learning Partner: Rachel Newton (She/Her/Hers)