Excerpt— VISIONS Service Adventures (406-551-4423; visionsserviceadventures.com) of Bozeman, MT, operates three domestic service programs in addition to those around the globe. Domestic programs are three or four weeks long. One work and residence program is in Turkey...
A few August Dominican Republic teen summer camp participants launched a fundraising campaign last fall that raised over $2,800 for a cistern in the Duqueza batey. Construction begins this spring. The money raised surpassed the cost of the cistern, which allowed the...
by Irene O’Brien Hi, I just wanted to send you guys my college essay on my trip to Dominica. My month in Dominica was probably the most challenging, exciting, rewarding and happiest times in my life. Thank you for such an unbelievable experience; it’s been...
Note: The following letter was sent to us by one of our VISIONS Guadeloupe Staffers after returning from leading a program. Hi! How is everyone at the VISIONS office? Relieved that the summer volunteer programs for high school students are over? Already gearing up for...
What makes a VISIONS teen travel program so magical? Many factors, actually. One key ingredient is our high quality staff. We received this email in April praising a veteran VISIONS director. I must thank you from the bottom of my heart for connecting me with Alberto...
We never stop being awed and inspired when VISIONS summer volunteer participants continue serving after their teenage volunteer programs abroad end. Last season two teen alumni from the Dominican Republic (DR) July and August, respectively, Samantha Schindelheim and...
The following article was published by “Newsday,” a Long Island, New York, news source. Teen Volunteers Do a World of Good By Mary Ellen Pereira “There’s nothing like helping a person that you’ll never meet again,” Dennis McElhone...
Preparation is important for everything we do in life. When you are prepared for an event, you perform better and get more out of it. Whether it is taking a test, playing in a big soccer game, going to the prom, or going on vacation, we all take time to prepare for...
This past summer VISIONS took 26 students to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The program enrollment was one more than our maximum limit of 25. In fact, VISIONS Mississippi was one of the first programs to fill last year, and as late as May we were turning away interested...
Nature sanctuary preparing for its rebirth By Mary Perez MOSS POINT — Occupying a small house at a former marina with a boat still washed ashore, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is emerging from the swamp and wetlands. In February the Land Trust for the...
Outdoor classroom built by volunteers to be dedicated Sunday By North Gulfport Community Land Trust An open house and dedication of a new outdoor environmental classroom constructed by high school students and their supervisors with VISIONS Service Adventures will be...
National group focuses on community By Nancy Marchbanks GULFPORT — VISIONS Services of Pennsylvania put a classroom outside at North Gulfport Middle School, adding an environmental teaching environment to the school campus. Rose Johnson, of the North Gulfport...
