Is your teen aged 15-18 and ready to contribute to communities around the world?
Make their next summer one to remember by traveling, making a difference, and meeting people from diverse locations.
- Immerse in new countries and cultures
- Develop personal and professional skills
- Connect with like-minded teens in a safe environment
- A fully-supervised program from arrival to departure
Join 140,000+ Volunteers since 1992
Where Can My Teen Go?
Although all of our programs are packed with life-changing experiences. These are the projects most popular with US teens:
Healthcare
- Medicine Internship with Spanish in Argentina
- Medical Internship in Peru
- Medical Internship in Nepal
Conservation
Childcare
What Are The Requirements?
All our programs are open to teenagers aged 15 to 18, however, places are limited.
Volunteering Programs
They don't need previous experience as all training will be provided. They just need passion, openness to new challenges, and being a global thinker.
Internships Abroad
On our Internship programs, gain real-world work experience overseas to boost their professional development.
They don’t need previous experience, however:
- All interns must provide an academic reference which helps us assess their suitability for a Medical Internship overseas.
- Interns must accept and follow our Intern Code of Conduct and respect the Medical Ethics Policy.
Reach out to our Project Experts who can advise you on which Internship or Volunteering options best fit your teens' passions and ambitions.
Will My Teen Be Alone?
No! - They won't! Instead, they'll have the opportunity to make new friends from all over the world.
Each two-week program usually has between 15 and 35 participants aged 15 to 18, with the summer programs tending to fill up fastest.
Since 1992, we've helped 140,000+ participants travel abroad and make a difference.
These programs only run during school vacation and follow structured itineraries, so many other teens from the United States find it perfect for using their time off productively.
Choose Your Teen Program
1-3 of 41 Projects
Medical Internship in Peru for Teenagers
See this project- Price: $3,275 USD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $600 USD
- Start Date: Summer/Winter Break
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Ages: 16-18
Medical Internship for High School Students in Tanzania
See this project- Price: $3,275 USD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $600 USD
- Start Date: Summer/Winter Break
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Ages: 15-18
Conservation in the Galapagos Islands for teenagers
See this project- Price: $3,375 USD for 2 weeks
- Extra Weeks: $650 USD
- Start Date: Summer/Winter Break
- Minimum Duration: 2 weeks
- Ages: 15-18
What Will My Teen Gain From A Program Abroad?
- Learn By Doing: Learn new crafts and develop soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork
- Make Global Friends: Live and work with like-minded teens from around the world
- Fresh Global Perspectives: Safely step out of their comfort zone and open their mind to different ways of life
- Create A Positive Impact: Leave a sustainable impact on the communities they visit
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Are Teen Programs Abroad Safe?
Yes!
All of our teen programs are fully supervised from arrival to departure. Your teen will always be accompanied by experienced members of our team who know the local area and community inside out.
We have a staff-to-participant ratio of 1-to-8. Therefore, on the rare occasion any problems or issues arise, there will always be trained staff available nearby to keep your teen safe and secure, 24/7.
We also carry out thorough risk assessments to ensure that all of our programs are safe and in politically stable destinations. For more information on how we keep our volunteers safe, read our approach to safety and backup.
"From the very first day, our support quite literally could not have been better.
Our main Projects Abroad contact and our two other support staff, did quite literally absolutely everything they could to make our stay easy, enjoyable, stimulating and any other adjective you can think of!" Vicki James
Hear From Our Volunteers
The whole two weeks was a beautiful, fun, rewarding experience. I often find myself wishing to be back. I miss the children, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Alice W, Childcare In Ghana
Every day was different and this made my experience so much more interesting and helped solidify my desire to pursue a medical degree. Kaylie E , Medicine & Spanish In Argentina
Joining this project was one of the best choices I ever made. Being able to help people, learning new things and being able to connect with people from different walks of life made the experience an unforgettable one. Kevin A , Public Health in Cambodia