An adventures awaits you in Appalachia!              Despite vast natural resources, and a beauty beyond measure, Appalachia remains trapped in despair. The people here need hope. Unemployment tracks higher than the national average, and even more people in this area of such natural beauty work in low-paying jobs below their skill level. Outsourcing and mechanization have left many residents jobless, poverty-stricken, and lacking in educational resources.  The people of the Appalachian mountains are strong and come from a legacy of hard work, but...

It’s not too late to apply! We extended the application deadline- we still have a few spots to fill! An adventure awaits you in Guatemala! Guatemala is rich in natural beauty – from the shores of Lake Atitlan, to the peaks of its 37 volcanoes, this Central American nation is one of the most beautiful in the world.  Behind all this beauty lies the lingering pain of a 36-year civil war and several devastating natural disasters. These tragedies have left many Guatemalan people in extreme poverty, but the Guatemalan people take pride in their hospitality and warmly...

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans!             It takes far more than bricks and lumber to rebuild a devastated city. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but slowly national attention shifted further away from those whose lives were destroyed. Residents of...

An adventure is waiting for you in St. Louis!             Looking for a way to serve people of different cultures and backgrounds but not sure about leaving the country? Great. St. Louis needs you. That big, iconic arch stands here. That one Doobie Brother grew up here, as did Tina Turner and Miles Davis. The U.S. hosted the Olympics for the first time here.   But behind the culture and history there lies great need: St. Louis ranks among the top 20 cities with foreign refugees and its homeless population is growing. Immigrants from...