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NY Times: In Summer, Hitting the Books, Not Just the Beach

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...

2007 DR Youth Summer Camp Raised $2,800 for Cistern Project

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...

Dominica 2007

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 two years...

Guadeloupe Poem by Program Participant Angie Tyler

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 Program Magical?

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...

Continuing to Make a Difference

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...