Nolan & Barry met during Leader Training in Bozeman before heading out to separate summer program locations. They were married just two years later. Now with two kids in Austin, they reflect on their journey with VISIONS, sharing insights on love, leadership and the impact of meaningful experiences.
Since our inception in 1988, VISIONS continues to offer some of the best volunteer opportunities for high school students there are. Projects are ambitious and real, and have an impact that lasts on the community. And you—our alum—are part of that legacy.
Tim has led VISIONS programs all over the world—Mississippi, Australia, South Carolina, Dominica, Alaska, Montana Blackfeet Indian Reservation and Montana Northern Cheyenne. Today he uses the skills that he developed as a VISIONS team member to enhance his life and others’ around him.
Katherine, our Executive Director, rolled up her sleeves and helped lead two programs on the Blackfeet Reservation this summer. Read on for her reflections on leading programs years ago, and how it feels today.
Maya Mastin’s dad has been a long-time VISIONS leader. She is following in his footsteps by not only completing 3 summers as a teen volunteer (during his time as a leader), but is now a leader herself in one of our Spanish immersion programs in the Dominican Republic!
Traveling, volunteering abroad, or simply being in our own home environments are vastly enriched experiences for both teens and adults when we disconnect from technology.
VISIONS Blackfeet 3 participants went horseback riding, learned about Eloise Cobell, practiced new carpentry skills and more!
VISIONS Blackfeet 3 participants worked on fencing and wheelchair ramps, went hiking and horseback riding, and got to meet important community members.
VISIONS Blackfeet 3 participants are introduced to life on the ranch, including carpentry orientation, how home base works, and some extra special visitors.
VISIONS Blackfeet 2 participants went horseback riding, swimming and hiking, built buffalo fencing, attended a Sun Dance, and so much more!
VISIONS Blackfeet 2 participants were honored to be able to take part in an ancient ceremonial event with the Blackfeet tribe.
VISIONS Blackfeet 2 participants have had their first circle, are settling into life on the Ranch, are learning about home base and getting to know each other.