The visions blog

Dig deeper into stories of friendships, community and projects.

Spotlight: Soledad, A 2024 VISIONS BVI Alum

Spotlight: Soledad, A 2024 VISIONS BVI Alum

Sole was able to participate in our last ever BVI program in summer of 2024. She reflects on friendship and service, and how serving a community she loved changed her views. She didn’t even miss her phone!

You’ve Been Adopted!

You’ve Been Adopted!

Animal welfare is an important aspect of VISIONS volunteer opportunities for high schoolers. On the Montana Blackfeet Indian Reservation, teens help foster these wonderful puppies and sometimes adopt them, bringing them to their new forever home!

Spotlight: Spotlight: Jack M., A 2024 VISIONS BVI Alum

Spotlight: Spotlight: Jack M., A 2024 VISIONS BVI Alum

Jack was joined us over the summer on our final community service program for teens in the BVI. He and a friend have organized a non-profit that collects and distributes tools to communities in need. He hopes to send tools to the BVI as a thank you for the wonderful time he had during his stay.

Spotlight: Anni Lindenberg Knox, VISIONS Leader Alum

Spotlight: Anni Lindenberg Knox, VISIONS Leader Alum

Anni Lindenberg Knox led VISIONS programs in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Montana and The Dominican Republic from 2003 through 2006. Her experience as a summer leader inspired her to continue her education and make it into her career.