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Despite the year that 2020 has been, we are making meaningful change. Join us in supporting youth.
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Dream Big Now!

A locally-based, globally-connected youth empowerment program for High School and Middle School students in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, as well as Santa Cruz County.

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New Experiences, New Possibilities

Our mission is to position young people across the globe to become changemakers through travel, education, service, and cross-cultural connections. Together, we are creating a global community that is transforming the world for the better.

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Global Connections, Social Impact

We appreciate your support more than ever as we work to ensure all young dreamers can continue their education and protect their health and safety during this global pandemic!

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our programs

Dream Volunteers is a service-travel organization that gives back 100% of proceeds to the students, families, and communities where we travel. We offer global service trips and gap year programs for students eager to learn about the world by immersing themselves in new communities and cultures. We also invest deeply where we serve by providing academic scholarships, education, and sustainable development for our communities in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ghana, India, and Vietnam.

future changemakers

Today more than ever, we need strong leaders, moral courage, and bold innovation. Our goal at Dream Volunteers is to inspire and empower a generation of confident, compassionate, and creative global citizens who will take action in their communities and the world. Meet some of these courageous young people who are already making an impact.

Mariana

COSTA RICA

“Everything about my current life, including my studies, hobbies and relationships has been influenced by Young Dreamers.”

Vera

GHANA

“Being a part of this program has inspired me to take action in my community by leading the charge against plastic waste.”

Vilma

GUATEMALA

“[Dream Volunteers] turns dreams into reality. I have realized my academic and personal development through this program.”

Joe

UNITED STATES

“Anyone who wants to have fun learning about new cultures while traveling with friends should go on one of these trips. There is nothing like seeing the joy among the kids in the communities we visit.”

Radha

INDIA

“I never imagined that one day my dream of becoming a medical professional would become a reality. Over 8 years, this program has totally changed my life!”

Chan

VIETNAM

“I feel confident and comfortable because of Young Dreamers. And I feel inspired to connect with the Young Dreamer community and people all over the world.”

changing the world today and tomorrow

Over 2000 active changemakers

> 100,000 hours of service

225+ community development projects

88% participants reported significant personal growth

98% participants reported intention to act

625 academic scholarships

275 travel scholarships

65 funded teachers

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WITH YOUR HELP

we are investing in the future

Your support makes possible:

International academic scholarships
Access to quality schools
Local community development
Travel subsidies for students who would not otherwise have opportunity to serve abroad

Learn how you can help!

Dream Volunteers is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Because of our unique business model enabling us to self-fund operations, we are able to devote 100% of donor and sponsor contributions directly to student scholarships and development programs. Every dollar you give goes directly to our future changemakers.

travel with us

Expand your horizons. Give back while taking in. There are as many reasons to adventure as there are destinations to explore. Check out these upcoming service travel adventures.