Reviews, Testimonials and Love Letters from Alumni

Heartfelt notes capture the impact of the VISIONS experience.

VISIONS teen summer programs have received top reviews from students and parents alike over the years. Some of our favorite kudos come from the hand-written notes that areshared at the end of the program. Here are just a few that we want to share!

The cards above are from children in one of our host communities who were excited about a playground we constructed at their school.

The note above is from a high school volunteer on VISIONS Dominican Republic program.

The note above is from a high school volunteer on VISIONS Peru program.

The note above is from a parent of a teen from VISIONS Montana Blackfeet program.

These are just a few of the hundreds of letters, emails and cards we’ve received from our local community members, teen alumni, parents and leaders. If you’d like to chat with references, please reach out anytime. You can also read reviews online on sites ranging from google reviews to TeenLife.

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What is your VIA?

March 7, 2025

What is your VIA? At VISIONS, VIA means Vision, Impact, Action—helping teens discover their purpose, make a difference, and create lasting change through service.

Empathy in Action: High School Volunteers Join Veterinary Effort in the D.R.

January 17, 2025

Partnering with local vets, teens contribute to animal welfare through spay & neuter clinics. These volunteer opportunities for high schoolers teach empathy & educate teens the importance of caring for all aspects of their community, including the animals.

Animal Welfare, Environmental Integrity & What We Eat on VISIONS Programs

December 13, 2024

VISIONS is taking a careful look at the food we serve during our community service programs for high school students, and we aim to reduce our dependence on factory farm-based animal products by 75%.

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