This is Service Learning with EF

On a Service Learning tour, your students team up with established nonprofits on community-driven projects. Through hands-on work and interactions with local volunteers, students learn collaboration and problem-solving skills while making contributions that are both meaningful and sustainable.

Where will you take your students?

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    North America

    Support conservation efforts in Puerto Rico, preserve cultural traditions in the Southwest, or improve food access in an urban setting.

    3 tours

  • Dominican Republic

    This unique geographic and cultural landscape supports dynamic work with local social and eco-centric organizations.

    6 tours

  • Peru

    Join our grassroots partners in a mission to alleviate poverty, build up infrastructure, and educate the next generation of Peruvians.

    4 tours

  • Ecuador

    Ecuador’s unique landscapes serve as ideal classrooms for sustainability, biodiversity, and rural development projects.

    4 tours

  • Thailand

    Work alongside locals on community-driven projects to address infrastructure, education, and animal welfare challenges in Thailand and build a lasting impact.

    1 tour

  • India

    Challenge the social and economic barriers that are preventing education and growth for young women in Northwest India.

    1 tour

  • Tanzania

    Work with local community members on projects that address social development and local infrastructure.

    1 tour

What to expect on a Service Learning tour

  • Communities in action

    Students get to know communities during meals, cultural activities, and work at their project sites. They’ll gain a new appreciation for the variety of customs and cultures present within their own country.

  • Meaningful service

    Working side by side with community members, your students will gain insight into the challenges they face and contribute to long-term community initiatives.

  • New perspectives

    Between your 24/7 Tour Director and locals you meet throughout the tour, experience unique perspectives and create personal connections that resonate long after returning home.

“This tour was beyond meaningful for all involved. The organizations with which we were partnered were welcoming and beyond grateful for the work that we assisted them on. Everywhere we went, we felt gratitude and love. The tour was a fulfilling experience for all and is highly recommended!”

—Group Leader, New York