The visions blog

Dig deeper into stories of friendships, community and projects.

Peru

Peru: 2024 Service Projects

Peru: 2024 Service Projects

Learn about the community service projects completed by high school students on our 2024 Peru programs. VISIONS volunteer opportunities for high schoolers build character and increase empathy, all while accomplishing challenging work.

Your Impact Lives On

Your Impact Lives On

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.

Local Dish in Peru That You Need to Try—and Make!

Local Dish in Peru That You Need to Try—and Make!

Neyda Rivera, VISIONS long-time cook and community partner, has a favorite dish—and we want you to try it! Learn how to make Lomo Saltado, an authentic Peruvian dish and a VISIONS summer favorite.

Spotlight: Gillian Madden, VISIONS Alum & Leader

Spotlight: Gillian Madden, VISIONS Alum & Leader

Gillian became a leader for the VISIONS Dominican Republic summer program after volunteering with us as a teen in Peru, and incorporates the experiential learning VISIONS emphasizes into her daily life as a university student in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. Read on about her adventures!