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      Gain international work experience while traveling and living abroad! Make an impact on your host community abroad while building a global perspective.

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      Teaching English in a Homestay is your chance to tutor your host family in the English language while gaining a deeper understanding of a country and culture.

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      Don’t let financial stress stand in the way of travel! Check out our scholarships available for travelers wanting a meaningful, cultural experience.

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      Want a life-changing adventure after high school? Take a gap year and explore the world.

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      Be an exchange student in high school and gain confidence, independence, and a global perspective. Students who study abroad stand out in their college career and beyond.

    • desktop menu imageLanguage Camps

      Improve your language skills while living with a local family abroad. Make international friends and explore a different culture during your full immersion language camp.

    • desktop menu imageSummer Programs

      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to participate in a cultural exchange program? Here are our programs with summer options.

    • desktop menu imageSchool Exchange

      Partner with a Spanish school to provide academic enrichment and cultural immersion to teachers and students through a reciprocal classroom exchange.

  • Adult Programs
    • desktop menu imageTeach English Abroad

      Gain international work experience while traveling and living abroad! Make an impact on your host community abroad while building a global perspective.

    • desktop menu imageHomestay Abroad

      Teaching English in a Homestay is your chance to tutor your host family in the English language while gaining a deeper understanding of a country and culture.

    • desktop menu imageTEFL Certification

      Earn your TEFL Certification and open the door to paid work and teaching opportunities abroad.

    • desktop menu imageWork Abroad

      Gain international career experience while also having the freedom to travel. Experience a new culture with new friends from around the world!

    • desktop menu imageSummer Programs

      Only have the summer to spend abroad and want to do something meaningful? These programs have summer only options.

    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
  • Safety
  • Resources
    • desktop menu imageGet a Job Through Greenheart
    • desktop menu imageFor High Schools

      This page is a resource for high school faculty interested in helping a student go abroad with Greenheart Travel.

    • desktop menu imageFundraising Guide

      Check out our handy fundraising tips and get ready for an unforgettable travel adventure without breaking the bank.

    • desktop menu imageGreenheart Grants

      Travel for a change with a Greenheart Service Grant. Make a difference by creating or improving a community-focused project abroad or at home!

    • desktop menu imageFirst Time Travelers

      Don’t let financial stress stand in the way of travel! Check out our scholarships available for travelers wanting a meaningful, cultural experience.

    • desktop menu imageGreenheart Travel Atlas

      An interactive guide to your cultural experience, this resource will help you interact and reflect on your program in a meaningful way.

    • desktop menu imageParent Handbook

      Greenheart Travel understands the needs of high school students taking this big step and we provide support for both you and your child before, during, and after their adventure abroad.

    • Podcast
  • Blog
  • …
    • desktop menu imageContact Us

      We’d love to hear from you! If you have a question about a program, a country, or just want to let us know how great you think our blog is, please complete the form on this page. Our staff will be happy to help you!

    • desktop menu imageBecome a Partner

      Please fill out the inquiry form to become a Greenheart Travel partner.

    • desktop menu imageOur Mission

      Greenheart Travel gives you the tools to make sure you’re more than a tourist, you’re a world citizen. You don’t just travel for the sights, you travel for a change.

    • desktop menu imageAlumni

      Greenheart Travel Alumni are passionate about connecting people and planet through learning languages, exploring cultures, teaching English and volunteering for environmental causes around the world.

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Greenheart Global Leaders Conference 2017: Bringing to Life Purpose and Mission as Alumni Ambassadors

Greenheart Global Leaders Conference 2017: Bringing to Life Purpose and Mission as Alumni Ambassadors

These inspiring Greenheart ambassadors, represented by 37 ambassadors from 20 countries, are part of a larger network of global leaders working together to make a difference and create positive change.
August 15, 2017 by in Alumni, Inspiration for Travel
An Issue Without Borders: What Rescuing Dogs in Thailand Has Taught Me About Cultural Differences

An Issue Without Borders: What Rescuing Dogs in Thailand Has Taught Me About Cultural Differences

Within the past 6 weeks while volunteering at a stray dog rescue project in Thailand, my view has been widened to encompass an international and intercultural perspective.
August 10, 2017 by Ian Taraszewski in Volunteer Abroad - Thailand
Spanish Phrases to Know, a Packing List, and other Tips for Volunteering in Costa Rica

Spanish Phrases to Know, a Packing List, and other Tips for Volunteering in Costa Rica

Along with having an open mind while volunteering abroad, here are a few other helpful pieces of advice to prepare you for your volunteer program in Costa Rica.
July 24, 2017 by Importer GH in Volunteer Abroad - Costa Rica
Teaching Tips Tuesday: Advice for Living with and Teaching English to a Host Family

Teaching Tips Tuesday: Advice for Living with and Teaching English to a Host Family

A huge perk of teaching English to a host family is that your classroom is also your dwelling space. Here are some helpful tips to make the most of your experience before you go!
July 11, 2017 by in Teach in a Homestay
Life as a Volunteer in Hua Hin, Thailand: A Look at a Typical Day at the Stray Dog Rescue Project

Life as a Volunteer in Hua Hin, Thailand: A Look at a Typical Day at the Stray Dog Rescue Project

To all of you future volunteers out there, be open to the experience! You might be scared and confused at first, unsure of what to do and where to go, but don’t worry here is what a typical day looks like...
July 10, 2017 by Ian Taraszewski in Volunteer Abroad - Thailand
How Trial and Error, Pep Talks and My Online TEFL Course Helped Me Become a Confident English Teacher

How Trial and Error, Pep Talks and My Online TEFL Course Helped Me Become a Confident English Teacher

My personal experience on why taking a quality TEFL certification course with a student teaching practicum is one of the best things I did to be a confident teacher abroad.
June 23, 2017 by Samuel Tew in TEFL, TEFL - Online
What to Pack When Studying Abroad in the U.K.

What to Pack When Studying Abroad in the U.K.

Packing tips for studying abroad in the U.K.
June 21, 2017 by Emily Demski in High School - England
My Time in Avignon, France: Unforgettable Cuisine, Culture and Of Course, Cheese

My Time in Avignon, France: Unforgettable Cuisine, Culture and Of Course, Cheese

I fell in love with Avignon on my very first visit to the city centre, and left a bit of my heart there. There’s no better way to experience the lifestyle and places of France, and the cheese!
June 19, 2017 by Jackson Hunter in Teach in a Homestay - France
What Not to Say to a High School Student Studying Abroad

What Not to Say to a High School Student Studying Abroad

What you may think is friendly or “just a joke” can be interpreted a different way and hurt someone’s feelings. Please be a good ambassador for your county and help us be great guests.
June 12, 2017 by Lydie Donatello in High School - Austria, High School Abroad
Meet 7 Students Embarking on Life-Changing Travels to Volunteer, Learn a Language and Study Abroad

Meet 7 Students Embarking on Life-Changing Travels to Volunteer, Learn a Language and Study Abroad

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2017 Greenheart Travel Correspondent and Global Explorer Scholarship awards.
June 12, 2017 by Samuel Tew in High School - Italy, High School - Spain, Language Camp - Canada, Language Camp - France, Language Camp - Spain, Volunteer Abroad - Costa Rica, Volunteer Abroad - Thailand
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