Volunteer Visions

Volunteer Visions

Volunteer Visions is a company located in Samara, Costa Rica that specializes in connecting prospective volunteers with programs internationally. The programs are designed for individuals seeking a gap year, career break, adventure travel, cultural exploration, and alternative vacations. Volunteer Vision's projects are aimed at identifying areas in need and using direct voluntary action to create self-sustainable communities. Projects range in nature from Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica to teaching in a School for the blind in Vietnam.

Program Mission

The company has four definitive goals:

* To connect those with the ability and desire to help with the opportunity to do so;
* To help create a cultural exchange that expands the worlds of all involved;
* To offer the programs at a level affordable enough for anyone to take part;
* To support the creation of sustainable communities in an expanding global market

Program Information

Volunteer Visions works with governments, schools, non-profits, and local organizations in the areas of education, health, HIV/AIDS, community and urban development, sustainable agriculture, and wildlife conservation.

Currently more than 40 programs are offered in 10 countries:
* Costa Rica
* Bolivia
* Ecuador
* Peru
* China
* India
* Vietnam
* Kenya
* Ghana
* Thailand

The cost for a trip varies depending upon the location and length of stay. Included in the price are:

* Food
* Home stay or dorm accommodation
* Pre-departure Information (which includes visa info, vaccinations, packing list, etc.)
* Arrival pick up
* Skilled and knowledgeable onsite coordinator
* 24/7 emergency assistance and onsite support
* Safety and Health tips
* On-site orientation
* Social and cultural activities and excursions


=External links=
* [http://www.volunteervisions.org/ Volunteer Visions Website]

ee also

*ecotourism
*travel
*vacation
*volunteer
*volunteer vacation
*Gap year


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