Maya Mastin’s dad has been a long-time VISIONS leader. She is following in his footsteps by not only completing 3 summers as a teen volunteer (during his time as a leader), but is now a leader herself in one of our Spanish immersion programs in the Dominican Republic!
As Armeno recalls past programs, he looks back on what he’s learned from each location and looks forward to his next, back in VISIONS Spanish immersion program in Peru this summer!
VISIONS Service Adventures has always had diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of this teen service organization. Read on to see what that looks like in action, from the beginning, and how it has evolved over the years.
Daniel successfully organized a baseball equipment drive to collect gear for kids in the Dominican Republic, where he spent part of his summer as a teen volunteer in our Spanish immersion program. Read more to learn how it’s growing, and how you can be part of it!
It might seem hard to effect change on your community as a student. But you CAN have a major impact—and in many ways, as a young person and student you’re better positioned to help than many others. Here’s how!
As Artificial Intelligence takes us by storm, our shift in perspective, as beings, goes even further from an orientation to the natural world to a technology-based world. What does this mean for young people, the digital natives who now also grow up with AI as part of their formative years? We have some thoughts about this.
Summer service isn’t just about working hard. From the steamy jungle highlands of Peru to the rolling plains of the Montana Blackfeet Reservation, our service trips are filled with culture & adventure! Here are nine life-changing experiences your high schooler can have with VISIONS.
Service learning and community service are similar practices, but not all community service work is educational and transformative in the same way our service learning projects are. Let’s dive in!
When searching for service adventures for your teen, asking the right questions is important. It can help you determine if the program is right for you, and also call out any red flags. Here are the best questions to ask a service learning organization!
Service learning & voluntourism couldn’t be more different. Service learning is transformative, empowering and impactful. Meanwhile, while often well-intentioned, voluntourism is ineffective, and can even be harmful. Let’s learn more!
What makes service work meaningful? How does VISIONS ensure our service efforts are impactful, lasting, and an overall positive experience for both local communities and our participants? Let’s learn more!
You’re making a conscious decision to jump out of your comfort zone. With VISIONS, a service learning adventure is a pivotal life moment, one where you choose transformation over belonging, service to others over service to self.