Mike and Chantal are four-time VISIONS leader alums who now live in Asheville, NC, and are leading a small nonprofit organization—Hell or High Water—that is working to restore their city post Hurricane Helene.
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British Virgin Islands: Our Sincere Thanks
In summer 2024, VISIONS high school volunteers made a difference through community service projects in the British Virgin Islands. These experiences offer teens the chance to grow, develop empathy, and accomplish impactful work while immersed in new cultures.
Sustainable Tourism in Galapagos
VISIONS launches a new program specific to the Galapagos Islands, aiming to involve teens in important sustainability projects on a local permaculture farm.
2019 Summer Program Highlights
As this summer 2019 begins to wrap up, VISIONS summer service trips continue to build, bond and explore. The following highlights provide overviews of the service projects, cultural experiences and adventures that are unique to each program.
Cedric Alvarez, Passion for Community Service
Thanks to the community, Cedric’s family and VISIONS leaders and participants all working together, Cedric’s passion for community service lives on.
Projects | Ecuador 2018
Yet another successful summer of community service in the rural communities of northern Ecuador! See photos and details of the projects completed by this year’s team of high school volunteers and talented leaders…