Travel to Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean
- Have a life-changing experience in a new country as you develop real-world leadership skills
- Build relationships and make a lasting impact in a developing community through meaningful volunteer work
- Embrace the traditions of new cultures with the guidance of experienced mentors
- Experience a real adventure, from zip-lining in Costa Rica to going on safari in Tanzania
- Make friends with like-minded teens who share your passions for travel and volunteering
Global Leadership Adventures was founded by returned Peace Corps volunteer Andrew Motiwalla to be like a Peace Corps for Teens. Since the the Peace Corps is not open to high school students, GLA was born to allow high school students like you to make a difference! As a teen volunteer with GLA, you're in the unique and incredible position of being part of a diverse group of high school teens from across the globe that want to impact the world in a positive way. Many members of the program staff are Peace Corps veterans who want to share their experiences with inspired teens and help them "be the change" far from home.
A GLA adventure to fuel your passions, or find a new one.
Children & Education • Language Immersion • Ocean & Environment Conservation • Animal & Wildlife Conservation • Sports Leadership • Medicine & Public Health • Social Entrepreneurship • Photography & Journalism • Children & Community Development • Building from Start to Finish • Middle School
Tuition is all-inclusive
$2,099 to $6,299 for 1 to 3 week teen volunteer camps, Spring Break & Summer sessions*
*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.
Where Will You Travel As A GLA Volunteer?
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
Our 21-day Flagship programs provide the ideal amount of time to satisfy every dimension of the GLA Experience.