Teen Summer Programs Featured in The Washington Post
- Take care of orphans 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
Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) is great for high school students who are interested in joining the Peace Corps one day, but aren't old enough yet. Founded by Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Motiwalla, GLA was conceived as a Peace Corps for Teens. GLA offers volunteer programs in international developing countries, which vary from one to six weeks, primarily during the summer. There are opportunities to volunteer in 20 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These programs allow high school students to make a difference!
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 service-learning programs, 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 • Guadaloupe • 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.