What is your VIA? At VISIONS, VIA means Vision, Impact, Action—helping teens discover their purpose, make a difference, and create lasting change through service.
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Spotlight: Emily, VISIONS Peru Alum
Emily was inspired to join VISIONS Peru because of her passion for environmental science and sustainability. She put her all into the worksites and practicing Spanish, and came home with even more plans for her future after high school.
Peru: 2024 Service Projects
Learn about the community service projects completed by high school students on our 2024 Peru programs. VISIONS volunteer opportunities for high schoolers build character and increase empathy, all while accomplishing challenging work.
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.
Local Dish in Peru That You Need to Try—and Make!
Neyda Rivera, VISIONS long-time cook and community partner, has a favorite dish—and we want you to try it! Learn how to make Lomo Saltado, an authentic Peruvian dish and a VISIONS summer favorite.
Spotlight: Gillian Madden, VISIONS Alum & Leader
Gillian became a leader for the VISIONS Dominican Republic summer program after volunteering with us as a teen in Peru, and incorporates the experiential learning VISIONS emphasizes into her daily life as a university student in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. Read on about her adventures!
