Teen Volunteer Programs in Africa, Asia, & Latin America

Make a difference abroad while exploring another culture

Teen Programs like the Peace Corps

Take care of orphans in Africa and go out on an authentic African safari
Build schools and medical clinics for villagers in the Dominican Republic
Protect the habitat of native Galapagos wildlife and snorkel with sea lions.
For teens ages 14-18 only

Peace Corps Inspired Programs

The Peace Corps is not open to high school students. However, Global Leadership Adventures (GLA), is a great alternative for teens. Founded by Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Motiwalla, GLA was conceived as a Peace Corps for Teens. The programs are led by returned Peace Corps Volunteers and other highly – qualified staff.

Some of the program themes inclue Helping Underprivileged Children, Animals & Wildlife Protection, Language Learning, Poverty Alleviation, Teaching Sports to Children, Environment & Ecology, Public Health.

Where Does GLA Send Volunteers?

Africa • Ghana • South Africa • Tanzania • Asia & The Pacific • Bali • China • Fiji • India • Thailand • Central America & The Caribbean • Costa Rica • Belize • Cuba • Dominican Republic • Guatemala • Guadeloupe • Haiti • Europe • Spain • South America • Brazil • Galapagos • Peru

Tuition

$2,099 to $6,299 for 1 to 3 weeks, spring & summer*

*Tuition includes all in-country expenses including educational materials, lodging, 3 meals per day, all in-country transportation, airport pick-up, professional full-time staff and experts from the US/Europe, travel medical insurance, cultural activities, lectures, weekend excursions, and pre-departure materials and support.

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Ross O.

The world is an immense place, and working toward solving its problems is like tryng to move a mountain one pebble at a time. On this trip I realized that each "pebble" moved may seem insignificant to you or I, but could look like a boulder to others.”

Age 16

Hometown: Keene, NH

GLA Ghana Alum

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