Past Alternative Reading Week Experiences

Laurier’s Alternative Reading Week program has existed since 2006, and has evolved significantly over the years. Previous ARW experiences have included working at a school for children with special needs in Oaxaca, Mexico; repairing hurricane devastated homes in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana and addressing various social justice issues in Costa Rica including: repairing a community centre, teaching English, interacting with elders who have been neglected or abused, providing food to the homeless, and participating in environmental sustainability projects.

The following articles were published in Inside Laurier:

Laurier students, staff volunteer in Costa Rica (Inside Laurier, 2010)

Staff and students volunteer in Mexico (Inside Laurier, 2008)