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Explore essential tips for parents on selecting safe and enriching volunteering abroad programs for students 18 and under.

A volunteer service trip with VISIONS Service Adventures shaped a student’s college application journey and future aspirations. It gave her new perspectives, more to write about than just “fluff”, and exceeded her teenage volunteering expectations.

It’s no secret that the leaders of tomorrow must be equipped with a unique set of skills and values to make a positive impact on our society. One powerful way to nurture these future leaders is through service learning programs.

As a teenager, volunteering abroad not only broadens your horizons but also leaves a lasting impact on the lives of others. We explore some of the best countries for teens to volunteer, and highlight some fantastic opportunities for high school students seeking summer volunteer programs.

Claire Hortens, a VISIONS alumna, beautifully recalls how much she learned from her time with VISIONS in Ecuador, one of our retired high school volunteer program locations. She used this essay in her college application process.

It’s not always easy to return home from a foreign environment. This phenomenon, known as “reverse culture shock,” is a real thing, but a lot of the information out there is easily misunderstood. Let’s learn about reverse culture shock and how to deal with it.