Volunteer Abroad and Change Lives This Summer

• Design a project that improves the lives of local communities in the Dominican Republic
• Make a difference in the lives of local schoolchildren in India
• Volunteer with schoolchildren in Tanzania and experience an authentic African safari
• Build real relationships in a developing community through meaningful volunteer work
• Embrace the traditions of new cultures with the guidance of experienced mentors
• Explore another country through an organization featured in The Washington Post, offering the #1 volunteer programs for high schoolers

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

An adventure to fuel your passions, or find a new one.

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 make a difference - and be the change - far from home. You also have an enviable choice: be an explorer and find your passion in service of a community-in-need, or be an enthusiast and fuel your passion on a project that builds on your interests. 

Program Themes:

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

$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.