As seen in
Look outward through adventurous service, cross-cultural friendships, and exploring the world around you.
This isn’t about volunteering or travel alone. VISIONS is a rite of passage.
Since 1988
We’re different
For nearly four decades, VISIONS has brought together teens, leaders, and local community members to work hard toward shared goals. The experience builds character and changes lives. We are different from other programs.
Explore
These are not ordinary places. You’ll get off the beaten path and also explore popular travel destinations.
Belong
You don’t just visit. You belong. Live and work as part of a community, building lasting friendships.
Become
Do more than you thought possible, growing more confident along the way. You’ll glimpse the person you’re becoming, and it will inspire you.
Your impact
Together with our host communities, VISIONS teen volunteers have built more than 1,500 structures and logged thousands of hours in animal welfare, conservation, and community service.
I was expecting to have an amazing summer, which I did, but I was not expecting to change as a person and gain a different view on the world—which I also did. I became stronger and I am ready for more of this in my life.
— Sophia M
Tech-free Summer Programs
Offline is where things get interesting. No phones means no filters. Just the people in front of you, the work at hand, and the place you're in..
SERVICE TRIPS
VISIONS is a leader in service and immersion programs because the relationships run deep and the work is real.
Teens gain purpose and independence while local communities benefit from genuine, long-term partnerships. Small groups, experienced leaders at a 1 to 4 or 5 ratio, and no screens. VISIONS gives young people a summer worth having.
Native America
-35 Years on the Blackfeet Nation-
Live on a conservation ranch on the Blackfeet Reservation, with Glacier National Park out your back door. Do carpentry, foster puppies, help with elder care, and attend sacred ceremonies on land with 10,000 years of living history.
Latino Caribbean
-35 Years in the D.R.-
Build school classrooms, run a kids' camp, and practice your Spanish with neighbors and new friends in the town of Cotui. Weekends bring the Caribbean coast. The energy here gets under your skin.
Peruvian Andes
-27 Years in Peru-
Work with Quechua farming communities on water and irrigation projects in the Sacred Valley. Visit Machu Picchu and other ancient ruins, learn from local artisans, and explore one of the most stunning landscapes on earth.
