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Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)Selective

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning: Future Leaders in Planning

A free, in-person program for high school students exploring urban planning, sustainability, and public policy in the Chicago region. Participants engage with regional planning experts, develop leadership skills, and receive a stipend upon completion.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, ILFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Leadership, Community Service

SubjectsUrban Planning, Urban Design, Sustainability, Public Policy, Government, Transportation, Environmental Planning, Community Development

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://cmap.illinois.gov/engagement/future-leaders-in-planning/

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Kaya Responsible TravelSelective

Kaya Responsible Travel: Under 18 Volunteering Abroad

Kaya's Under 18 Volunteers program organizes volunteering abroad placements for participants aged 15–17 across 150+ projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Projects span arts, community, conservation, education, and healthcare with greater supervision and support tailored for younger volunteers.

Jan–DecResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsVolunteering Abroad, Community Development, Environmental Conservation, Arts & Culture, Healthcare Volunteering, Teaching & Education

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,957

Websitehttps://www.kayavolunteer.com/volunteer-abroad/volunteer-types/under-18-volunteer

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GapYear Nepal

GapYear Nepal: High School Summer Volunteer Experience

A summer volunteer program for high school students offering community service and cultural immersion opportunities in Nepal.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialKathmandu, Nepal$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsVolunteer Work, Community Development

Cost$500–$1,499 · $690

Websitehttps://www.gapyearnepal.com/volunteering

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United PlanetCredit

United Planet: Virtual Internship & Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

A flexible online program offering 1–6 month virtual internships and volunteer placements with organizations in 15+ countries. Participants gain professional experience in fields including education, global health, community development, and environmental sustainability while working remotely.

Jan–Dec · 1–8 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Community Service, Leadership

SubjectsChildren and Education, Community Development, Global Health, Environmental Sustainability, Program/Project Support, Marketing & Communications, Technical Support, Finance/Accounting, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Teaching/Mentoring, Language, Music, Art, Business Skills, STEM

Cost$500–$1,499 · $800

Websitehttps://www.unitedplanet.org/virtual-internships-virtual-volunteering

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Rustic Pathways

Dominican Republic Service and Adventure Programs with Rustic Pathways

An 8-day service and adventure program in the Dominican Republic where students complete approximately 15 verified community service hours with batey communities on public health projects, while engaging in cultural immersion and adventure activities like snorkeling and surfing.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsPublic Health, Community Development, Cultural Immersion, Spanish Language

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,995

Websitehttps://rusticpathways.com/students/programs

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Global Leadership AdventuresCredit

Global Leadership Adventures

International travel programs and internships for middle and high school students across multiple global destinations, featuring leadership development, community service, and academic themes including STEM, medicine, language immersion, and environmental conservation.

Jan–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership, Community Service, STEM, Career Exploration, Language

SubjectsAnimal & Wildlife Conservation, Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Environmental Stewardship, Language Immersion, Leadership & Exploration, Medicine & Public Health, Outdoor Adventure, Sciences & STEM, Sports Leadership, Youth & Education

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,199

Websitehttps://www.experiencegla.com

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Global Leadership Adventures

Global Leadership Adventures - Ghana: Children of Africa

A 14-day service learning and cultural immersion program in Ghana where students tutor at local primary schools, participate in community development projects, and experience traditional Ghanaian culture through dance, drumming, batik dyeing, and cultural ceremonies.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidentialKrobo, Ghana$3,000–$6,999172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsService Learning, Community Development, Cultural Immersion, Textiles & Fashion, Education

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,599

Websitehttps://www.experiencegla.com/ghana/children-of-africa/

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Global Leadership Adventures

Global Leadership Adventures - Costa Rica: Beachside Service Adventure

A 9-day residential program in Guanacaste, Costa Rica combining community service projects (beach cleanups, ecosystem restoration, sea turtle protection), adventure activities (ziplining, river tubing, snorkeling), and cultural immersion with Spanish language practice and leadership development.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsResidentialGuanacaste, Costa Rica$3,000–$6,999172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Outdoor Adventure, STEM, Language

SubjectsCommunity Development, Environmental Stewardship, Leadership Development, Spanish Language, Cultural Immersion

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,399

Websitehttps://www.experiencegla.com/costa-rica/beachside-service-adventure/

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Developing World Connections

Service-learning volunteer trips for high school students (ages 14–17) to work on community projects across 11 countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Trips typically last 1–2 weeks and include accommodations, meals, and in-country transport.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999Rolling; deposit due after trip confirmation; final payment 45 days prior to departure

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCommunity Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsService Learning, Community Development, Conservation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,850

Websitehttps://www.developingworldconnections.org/

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