VISIONS Service Adventures
Why choose VISIONS Service Adventures?
Since 1989, VISIONS Service Adventures has set the standard for domestic and international community service programs. Visions summer community service programs for teens and middle school students blend ambitious volunteer work, cultural immersion, and adventure. Days of close camaraderie within a cross-cultural context have a rhythm and substance that push our students to tap into their potentia...
Since 1989, VISIONS Service Adventures has set the standard for domestic and international community service programs. Visions summer community service programs for teens and middle school students blend ambitious volunteer work, cultural immersion, and adventure. Days of close camaraderie within a cross-cultural context have a rhythm and substance that push our students to tap into their potential as they, the community, and other students work toward common goals. They know the people whose lives they have impacted and return home a more confident global citizen with genuine appreciation for our multicultural world.
VISIONS Service Adventures Reviews
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The Dominican was perfect, Visions left lots to be desired
by: Clay Stull - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: Dominican RepublicDon't get me wrong, I loved the time I spent in the Dominican Republic, however, the way Visions ran the trip left a lot to be desired. I spent my time with 23 other teens, who behaved increasingly poorly and vulgarly, which was not addressed by the leaders on the trip whatsoever. There was constant homophobic, transphobic, racist, and misogynistic sentiments expressed by the students on the trip, along with talk of sex, drugs, and alcohol. These issues were bought up to the leaders multiple tim...
Hi Clay, Thank you for this feedback, both positive and constructive. We're very happy to hear that you loved the Dominican Republic and really connected with our host community. We're also very sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experi...
Life changing
by: Zade Shank - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: PeruVisions is an amazing company that everyone should do. I did the Peru trip and it was amazing. They throw you right into a traditional Peruvian way of life that does not have any of the simplicities we have in the US. They challenge you yet every day was a fun experience. I say everyone should go to Peru and learn a new way of life. Some highlight were playing with local kids at the school. And playing some soccer with local kids at the public park. Those are the things that stuck out the most.
Life changing
by: Zade Shank - United StatesProgram: VISIONS Service Adventures: PeruEverything was great from the home exchange day working on a local farm to playing soccer at the park with local kids we’ve never met before. Everyone was great and visions truly gave us a taste of perspective. We were able to dissconect from life back home and unlock a new normal. I’d say everyone should do visions, it was a challenging rewarding experience that has given me a knee perspective on travel and the world we live.
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Ellie Oakley
Interviewed in 2018
Ellie attended Middlebury College in Vermont, graduating with degrees in Psychology and Religion, with a focus on Hinduism. She has lived and traveled...
Ellie Oakley
Interviewed in 2018
What inspired you to travel abroad?
What inspired you to join VISIONS and work towards their mission?
Daniel Herman
Interviewed in 2018
After graduating from UCONN, Dan spent a few years abroad, working in Spain, Peru, and Argentina. Part of this time includes the four summers he spent...
Daniel Herman
Interviewed in 2018
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What inspired you to join the team at VISIONS?
Nick Nelson
Interviewed in 2018
Nick began working on the Montana Blackfeet program in 2017. He has also led youth trail crews for several seasons in Oregon and guided an outdoor edu...
Nick Nelson
Interviewed in 2018
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