Winning photos from our 2019 VISIONS Photo Contest! Participants submitted photos from their summers around the globe and the VISIONS community voted for their favorite shots… See who won!
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Read about Dominican Republic. Find out about teen travel programs and service trips with VISIONS Service Adventures
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.
B’nai Jeshurun in the DR
Last month a B’nai Jeshurun group consisting of 21 teenagers and four adults traveled to the Dominican Republic to complete a school-construction project in the community of Naranjo. This is the third time students from B’nai Jeshurun have visited the DR to help with such community service projects.
Projects | Dominican Republic 2018 (Session 1)
See photos and summaries of projects taken on in the Dominican Republic this year. High school volunteers and leaders constructed additions for a primary school and taught english to young students.
Spotlight: Ruby Sheets (former Dominican Republic director)
VISIONS DR Program Director reflects on her Dominican Republic experience, how VISIONS shaped her, and what challenges her most.
VISIONS Director Alberto Ramos: Lion’s Club Member of the Year
In 1996, Alberto joined VISIONS officially as a member of the leader team, and he’s been the D.R. director for more than 15 years. He also moved from child of Lions Club members to being a member himself, serving as club president and treasurer for several years.