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Traveling with Friends—Experience the Power of Solo Travel
Travel programs for high school students often involve lots of friends adventuring together. Some even involve teen volunteer work. But what if you went on your own, and forged your own adventure and lifelong friendships?
Life Experiences More Than College Essays
Through service, cultural & language immersion and adventure, summer volunteer programs for teens are an excellent way to reduce stress and regroup after the school year finishes.
Spotlight: Greg Rolland, VISIONS Leader Alum
Greg’s passion for the outdoors and cross-cultural service culminated in becoming a leader on our first Alaska summer program in 1995. He looks back on the early days, projects they completed and people he met.
Looking Back on Service Projects of Significant Impact
Looking back on projects of significant impact: In the Dominican Republic, VISIONS teen volunteers, their leaders and community members start construction on a new home… just in time.
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.
Spotlight: Heather Smarick, VISIONS alum
Heather Smarick finished a VISIONS program in the Dominican Republic last summer, and recalls learning to mix and pour cement for two classroom’s foundations, playing cards with local kids, and making wonderful friends.