MAMARONECK, NY, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A leader in teen
tours, 360° Student Travel by Westcoast Connection, and the
American Red Cross have created a brand licensing partnership to
launch a new one-of-a-kind summer program in Washington, D.C., that gives teens the
opportunity to volunteer in ways that make a real difference.
Teenagers will be able to turn compassion into action, by
participating in two Red Cross campaigns, including distributing
care packages to homeless veterans as part of Totes for Hope, and
conducting fire safety risk assessments and prevention in homes
supporting the Home Fire Campaign.
Stephen Glockenmeier, vice
president of Brand Strategy and Licensing for the American Red
Cross expressed his excitement about this program: "It's so
important to inspire the youth of today and make them aware of ways
they can contribute to see positive change. Getting involved at a
young age can really broaden their views of the world and motivate
them to volunteer in their own communities for years to come."
For teenagers completing 8th to 10th grade
from North America and around the
world, this fulfilling 10- day American Red Cross Community Service
itinerary features small groups of up to 24 teens and the perfect
combination of giving back and touring. This trip to the nation's
capital comes complete with visiting the Smithsonian Museum and
National Zoo, marveling at D.C.'s monuments lit up at night and
cheering on the Nationals baseball team, all the while staying at
Georgetown University's centrally
located campus. In addition to the character-building experiences,
lifelong memories and new forever friends, teens will also go home
certified in Red Cross CPR and First Aid, along with a certificate
of completion recognizing 30 hours of volunteer service.
With their 35th summer in sight and 31,000 teen
traveler experiences, 360° Student Travel by Westcoast Connection
are experts in teen travel for high school students to 24
countries. Explore over 100 summer experiences that cater to varied
interests, including adventure, baseball, fashion, community
service, language programs and so much more. For more
details or to enroll now visit www.westcoastconnection.com,
contact Mitch Lerner at
mitch@westcoastconnection.com or call 1-800-767-0227.
SOURCE Westcoast Connection