The Visions Blog

VISIONS BVI 2 helps paint at Valleyday School

VISIONS BVI 2 gets to spend time with kids in addition to getting work done

VISIONS Montana Backpacking in Glacier 0

Two teenagers sit on a mat with young children, playing with coloring supplies and small toys in a bright room. A fan and shoes are visible in the background, and everyone appears to be enjoying the activity.

A teacher stands at the front of a classroom with seven students seated at a table, raising their hands. The classroom has a yellow wall, a world map, a whiteboard, and the word TEACH displayed above it.

A group of children and young adults sit around a table doing crafts and activities in a brightly decorated classroom with a yellow wall, world map, and “Happy Birthday” banner in the background.

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Spotlight: Grace Hamill, VISIONS Alumni

April 29, 2026

Grace Hamill spent two weeks in the Dominican Republic with VISIONS—no phone, new friends, and an experience she calls one of the best of her life. Now she’s headed to Peru.

Animal Welfare, Environmental Integrity & What We Eat on VISIONS Programs

April 20, 2026

VISIONS is taking a careful look at the food we serve during our community service programs for high school students, and we aim to reduce our dependence on factory farm-based animal products by 75%.

Spotlight: Sufi Kreismann, 2025 VISIONS Dominican Republic Alum

December 12, 2025

A teen volunteer reflects on her life-changing summer with VISIONS in the Dominican Republic—immersing in local culture, building community, working with kids, and discovering new confidence in her future path.

Your VIA: How Teens Turn Service Into Purpose With VISIONS

November 14, 2025

VISIONS new VIA—Vision, Impact, Action—helps teens turn summer service into lasting purpose. Through reflection, real-world projects, and a tech-free environment, students gain confidence, clarity, and direction long after the program ends.