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Our mission is to inspire and empower people to reach their full potential and give back by expanding educational, leadership, and service opportunities. We envision a world where every person reaches their full potential by creating opportunities for themselves and others.

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

Virtual English Academy: A 360° Approach!

English Classes: Our students receive daily online English instruction from volunteers and staff. They participate in immersive English conversations with native and near-native speakers, complete homework, and improve their literacy skills through our online library and learning platforms. They also develop technology skills that support them in navigating our increasingly virtual world.

Enrichment: Our students participate in daily online English or Spanish enrichment activities led by volunteers and staff. These activities expand their horizons, promote critical thinking, and teach valuable academic and life skills. Our students also share in community, visit with guest speakers, and attend special events through our virtual platform. This enrichment keeps our students motivated!

Life Prep: Our more advanced students take online college preparatory and/or vocational courses according to their interests. They also prepare for internationally recognized English proficiency exams and TEFL certification. In addition, they undergo leadership training and partake in mentorships, internships, and apprenticeships.

Giving Back: Our older students give back by teaching English online to our younger students and leading enrichment activities online while supporting volunteers from across the globe. They also serve behind the scenes through special projects that contribute to our mission: student and volunteer recruitment, graphic design, communications, development, and more.

Our virtual volunteers gain teaching and leadership experience as well as experience working with children - specifically English Language Learners. They grow their creativity, adaptability, initiative, public speaking and communication skills, confidence, and comfort working virtually - an increasingly prevalent skillset.