The Service Learning Experience
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
In every service learning experience you will
*Participants must be in high school and have taken at least one year of a foreign language.
Your Service Project Themes
We work with the award-winning charity Free The Children or other non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
As communities evolve so do their needs. We’ll work closely with Free The Children or other non-profits to understand the challenges locals face in the designated area. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Earn between 10-20 hours of community service doing work that positively impacts a local community in need. At the end of the trip you will receive a certificate with your service hours.
- Do a research project on a topic of your choosing that will earn you high school credit. (Optional) A transcript is mailed to you.
Global Connections Course - 1 unit high school credit - Have an unforgettable experience that will change the way you see the world!
- Create life lasting friendships!
*Participants must be in high school and have taken at least one year of a foreign language.
Your Service Project Themes
We work with the award-winning charity Free The Children or other non-profits to better understand the needs of each community and then focus projects on those issues. Themes include:
- Education
- Health
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Alternative Income and Livelihood
- Agriculture and Food Security
As communities evolve so do their needs. We’ll work closely with Free The Children or other non-profits to understand the challenges locals face in the designated area. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s a glimpse at what a typical day might look like.
- Each morning, you’ll begin your service project in a nearby village.
- Spend afternoons immersed in cultural activities.
- Evenings are a chance to reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues.