Travel - Service Learning Immersion Trips

San Diego, California
San Diego is fast becoming the hub of an emerging trans-border culture. The demands of this development have created the opportunity for service in caring for the environment, serving immigrants, and experiencing a melange of cultures. Groups traveling to San Diego will work on an organic farm, restore damaged beach areas, visit Chicano Park, meet with migrant farm workers, and tour the border wall. To learn more

Mexicali, Mexico
Mexicali, two hours east of Tijuana, is the home of a thriving beehive cooperative creating self-sufficiency for local families. Groups visiting Mexicali contribute to the efforts of micro-credit-financed enterprises, work in area schools creating green spaces for play and recreation, and work at a local cactus farm. To learn more

Tecate, Mexico
While in the Tecate area, volunteers will be immersed in the life of a rural Mexican pueblo, sharing meals provided by local families and working with community members to build school infrastructure. The village community of El Hongo is also working to restore its environment through land restoration projects with the help of visiting service groups. To learn more

Tijuana, Mexico
While events in the past year have made traveling to Tijuana more intimidating than in the past, we have resumed our long-standing and successful service learning program in Tijuana. Groups traveling to Tijuana work in local schools with students, parents, and teachers, visit with migrants at a local shelter, and explore the trans-border culture of Tijuana through a variety of immersion activities. To learn more

Guatemala
Guatemala, known as the "Land of Eternal Spring" because of its verdant and mild climate, is the home to ancient Mayan villages and beautiful colonial cities. Groups visiting Guatemala will work in rural areas to improve primary school infrastructure, build community kitchens, and help create gardens. While experiencing the distinct beauty of Guatemala's towns, villages, and ancient ruins, groups traveling to Guatemala do work that strengthens communities and families. To learn more

New Mexico
Northern New Mexico is one of the most culturally distinct areas of the United States. It is the home of both ancient Native American communities and towns founded by Spanish settlers long before the inception of the United States. Visitors serving Northern New Mexico will learn about the ancient acequia irrigation system, work on an organic farm, and contribute to land and cultural restoration efforts in local communities and on the regional native pueblos. To learn more

Volunteers at work in Mexico.