Service Learning Abroad Programs
Community Volunteering to Language Learning to Cultural Immersion
"One of the most important parts of becoming a global citizen is understanding and caring about the people in the world. Studying abroad can be an impetus for intercultural growth, as can having a sense of curiosity and desire to learn. But as we know, nothing beats learning by doing within a community. Such experiential education is a lifelong pursuit. And one of the best ways to garner effective and impactful experiential learning is by incorporating service learning into the global curriculum, whether for teens, during a gap year, or at university in your study abroad experience." — Dr. Jessica Voigts |
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VISIONS
Service Adventures
Summer Volunteer Program for Teens
VISIONS summer programs are built on the pillars of meaningful service, full cultural engagement and adventurous exploration. Our student volunteers work among Blackfeet and Northern Cheyenne people on Montana Indian reservations and with indigenous Athabascans in Alaska, as well as abroad in South America, and the Caribbean. Programs are 12 days to four weeks long, and some sites include Spanish or French language immersion.
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United
Planet
Teen Quest Programs
United Planet offers tailored vitual volunteer and
internship abroad for those under
18.
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ARCC Programs
Meaningful Service. Real Connections.
True Adventure
ARCC Programs's Community Service
Adventures offer a chance to give something back to
the communities we visit while taking part in world-class
service adventure activities. Service sections include
teaching English to local school children, caring
for elephants or sea turtles, and building much-needed
facilities in rural villages. Adventures in Africa,
Australia, California, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Galapagos, Greece, Hawaii,
Peru, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Lodging is in
local guest-houses, small hotels, and occasionally
camping depending on destination.
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Global
Works | Travel with Purpose
Authentic Service Travel for High School Students and Groups
Celebrating over 29 years of community service-based adventure travel programs for high school students and groups! Choose from Community Service, Language Immersion, and Global Action, Homestay and Adventure travel opportunities. Programs are offered around the world for students looking for an enriching and life changing experience. Travel with Purpose!
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Global Routes
High School and Gap Year Volunteer Programs
Global Routes is a pioneer in the world of value-driven,
experiential-based, international programming for
high school and gap year students. We believe that
authentic, fun and impactful programs abroad are
directed by service, deepened through immersion,
broadened with adventure and contextualized by
leadership. Through this unparalleled combination,
participants gain profound perspectives of another
country, cultures, the world and themselves. Since
1967 we have partnered with over 10,000 volunteers
throughout the world.
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GoEco
Volunteer
Abroad as a Teenager
Volunteering abroad as a teenager is a great way to
make new friends while getting real-world experience
contributing to an important cause. Not only is volunteer
experience an excellent resume builder, but it is
also highly regarded among college admission boards
and potential employers. We offer a diverse range
of humanitarian, wildlife or environmental projects
abroad where teens will have the chance to grow their
knowledge and skills. We also offer a handful of fantastic
“under-18” projects which are designed specifically
for teenagers. Find a project that interests you and
contact us to start planning your next volunteer adventure!
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Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS)
Teen Volunteer Service Programs
AMIGOS operates in nine countries throughout the Americas — in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panamá, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay. With AMIGOS, you'll be immersed in another culture, collaborate with your host community on a development project, and work side by side with local youth meanwhile building your own leadership skills. AMIGOS summer projects range from 4-9 weeks and are open to students from 16-25 with basic Spanish proficiency. AMIGOS programs focus on youth leadership in the fields of public health, children's rights, environmental sustainability, creative expression, social enterprise and sports and fitness.
Earthwatch Institute
Teen Expeditions
Teens ages 15-18 can
connect with leading scientists, learn new skills, and appreciate
the power they have to change the planet through tailored volunteer projects.
GVI
Study Abroad and Educational Service Learning Programs
GVI’s Study Abroad and Educational Service Learning Courses are tailor made for high school or college students and offer a valuable method of learning. We take classroom research and curriculum learning and introduce those theories into real life services. These real-life experiences enhance students’ academic studies and increase their personal growth and interpersonal skills. Emphasis will be placed on relating our long-term goals with the UN's Responsible Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience. All our Service Learning Courses are led by qualified group facilitators and allow students to gain an increased cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
International Educational Service Learning Programs
GVI’s International Educational Service Learning Courses take classroom research and curriculum learning and introduce those theories into real life services. All the work performed benefits the local community or environment and these real-life experiences enhance students’ academic studies, increase their personal growth and interpersonal skills. Two weeks prior to departure and two weeks after returning home students engage in lectures, discussion, research, service, and reflection. Emphasis will be placed on relating our long-term goals with the UN's Responsible Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience. All our Service Learning Courses are led by qualified group facilitators.
GVI Study Abroad Programs for Teens
GVI Study Abroad Programs for Teen High School Students allow you to continue learning as you travel abroad. Our programs are the perfect blend of volunteering, cultural and language immersion, skills training and adventure activities during a summer abroad. Our programs help young adults gain a better understanding of the world and are also seen by universities and employers as something that sets the individual apart from other applicants. All our Study Abroad Programs for High School students are led by qualified group facilitators and allow students to gain an increased cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
High School Study Abroad Service Learning Programs
GVI’s Study Abroad Service Learning Courses take classroom research and curriculum learning and introduce those theories into real life services. All the work performed benefits the local community or environment and these real-life experiences enhance students’ academic studies, increase their personal growth and interpersonal skills. Emphasis will be placed on relating our long-term goals with the UN's Responsible Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience. All our Service Learning Courses are led by qualified group facilitators and allow students to gain an increased cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
Under 18 Volunteer Abroad Programs
Traveling abroad is a great way for young adults to
explore, learn about global citizenship, service learning
and gain a better insight into the world and different
cultures. GVI offers world-class, action-packed volunteering
opportunities for teens aged 15 to 17 years olds.
Our Under 18’s programs are specially designed, intended
to fully immerse and challenge students in a variety
of different ways, providing ample opportunities for
learning. Programs focus on wildlife conservation,
marine conservation, construction, sports or animal
care. Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Visit
our website for further details.
Language Learning and Cultural Immersion Programs for Teens
GVI’s specially-designed Language Learning and Cultural Immersion Programs for Teens (aged 15 to 17) give you an opportunity to travel abroad and engage in a true cultural exchange. Our programs are the perfect blend of volunteering, cultural and language immersion, skills training and adventure activities during a summer abroad. Participants get a chance to discover a new culture and language while they soak up the local way of living. You can gain a better understanding of the world and set yourself apart for your future career!
Greenheart Travel
Teen Volunteering in Costa Rica
Immerse yourself in a vibrant culture and improve
your Spanish through a service project in a wildlife rescue
center in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest! Learn
new skills while you experience a new world and help those
in need. Volunteers live with host families and assist with
locally run volunteer projects in children's programs, education
and the environment. Placements include room and board with
carefully screened, welcoming host families. Our friendly
and experienced staff in Costa Rica provide support and
assistance throughout the program. Programs are open to
participants ages 16+. Greenheart Travel is non profit founded
in 1985 and run by friendly and seasoned travel enthusiasts
who regularly participate in their own cultural exchanges.
International Biosphere Stewardship Program
Teen Summer Volunteer Service Camp in Bali, Indonesia
Set in Bali, Indonesia, the program inspires students to be intelligent stewards of our earth’s biosphere. Students are introduced to the beauty of the Bali Barat National Park, hiking in the mangrove forest and monsoon forest and snorkeling on the coral reefs, learning about their value and the challenges they face. Students are introduced to the farm and the city and the concept of human activity as an integral part of the biosphere.
Students take part in hands on volunteer service work with the projects of the Biosphere Foundation.
Half the participants are Balinese teens and there is plenty of opportunity for cultural exchange.
The Road Less Traveled
Summer
Community Service, Language, and Adventure Travel Programs
for Middle and High School Students
Life-changing education travel that is relevant, collaborative,
and responsible. Students connect with others different from
themselves while exploring humanity and the world. We offer
domestic and international programs that focus on community
service, language, environmental, animal and marine conservation,
cultural immersion, and wilderness adventure. Our aim is to
cultivate leadership, openness, sensitivity and a sense of
social awareness and environmental activism.
A variety of programs are offered throughout the summer as
well as Gap Year, Family and Custom programs. Each program
offers its activities such as Animal Conservation, Backpacking,
Biking, Black History Education, Boat Exploration, Community
Service, Cooking Lessons, Cultural Immersion, Environmental
Service, Hiking, Hot Springs, Kayaking, Language Lessons, Marine
Biology, Meditation Classes, Organic Farming, Rainforest Hiking,
Rock Climbing, Safari, PADI Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing,
Swimming, Teaching English, Whitewater Rafting and Ziplining.
The Road Less Traveled offers travel
to a variety of destinations (see the website for specifics),
including in Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Azore Islands
(Portugal), Thailand, Vietnam, Tanzania, as well as many themed
trips located within the United States of America.
Volunteer Workcamps Worldwide
Founded in 1982, VFP offers over 3000 voluntary service projects in more than 90
countries/regions every year worldwide! Project cost starts at $400, with additional fees in some cases, and includes 3 meals a day and accommodation. Types of
project include construction, environmental, agricultural,
social, work with kids, renovation, art and culture and
more! Since 1982, VFP has exchanged over 32,000 volunteers
worldwide. Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn
how to get involved at VFP.org! |