A RITE OF PASSAGE
into A LIFE OF PURPOSE

Depth. Clarity. Joy. Connection. Compass makes life-changing travel affordable to all. We facilitate transformative service-learning trips to extraordinary destinations, using a faith-based curriculum rooted in exploration, reflection, and connection to help seekers of all stages build purpose, community, and character.

Find Your Path

Expert Guides. Intentional Design. Extraordinary Destinations.

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We host global pilgrimages to Iceland and the Azores, where you can contemplate your purpose and God-given gifts, while serving and learning from local communities.

ABOUT COMPASS
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Compass staff and trip leaders are trained wilderness guides, facilitators, and educators, whose #1 job is to ensure every journey is safe, structured, and joyful.

MEET OUR TEAM
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Cost should never be a barrier to a life of purpose. Your generosity helps students of all ages access the profound impact of community service and global learning.

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Compass Helps You Remember

WHO

You’re Meant to Be

COMPASS VOICES

  • Compass is an incredible experience that unites people with a common interest to serve. It allowed me to discover new aspects of myself in a completely new environment while also constantly learning about others as well. I found that being in a new environment allowed me to see who I am as a person and not just who I am in a comfortable and familiar place.

    — Katherine

  • On Compass, I rediscovered parts of myself that I forgot were there. I found the girl that never questioned whether she was valued; the girl who accepted love without hesitation; the girl who constantly felt alive; the girl who loved every moment of her life and feared nothing. This trip reminded me that she still exists. I know now what I have to do to help keep her alive.

    — Adrena

  • (Compass) was an incredible, life-changing experience. Within this program I’ve become completely different. I’ve become more mature, self-assured and better prepared to navigate life as a young adult. Now I hope to help others in the same way Compass helped me grow.

    — Maimunah

  • Compass has made me realize what I had in me the whole time. It cracked open an aspect of my identity that I thought I lacked. I learned that my internal thoughts can push me to continue if I let it, and that I should let it push me more.

    — Keiana

  • I feel very fulfilled from this trip and I would love to participate in another program.

    — Maggie

  • Compass has changed my life. There's no way to explain the ways that this trip has impacted my life course. This has been absolutely profound and there's nothing that could've truly told me the ways I'd be impacted on this trip.

    — Brady

  • This has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I will never forget it, and it’s inspired me to pursue more opportunities like this.

    — Kenioloi

  • I recognized my own potential in ways new that has truly changed the way I view myself and forged the path to who I want to be.

    — Jorge

  • I learned that I am a valuable person no matter who is with me.”

    — Nathan

  • Staring at the constellations from the lagoon with these people who were all strangers to one another just a week prior made me realize the power and ability we all have to connect and unite for a common goal.

    — Katie

  • No one will come out of this trip the same person.

    — Yumi

  • Compass cares about mission work within yourself as well as others.

    —Brooklyn

  • Compass has really helped me step out of my comfort zone and learn important things about the world, myself, and others.

    Anabel

  • Compass changed the course of my life. 100%.

    — Preston

  • This once-in-a-lifetime experience has changed me for the better.

    — Lorraine

  • Compass has helped me to see that I need to focus on where my feet are. It has shown me that even in the hardship there is perseverance.

    — Naomi

  • My experience has not only made me excited to travel and experience more new cultures, it has also helped me to realize my passion for serving others that have lives completely different from my own.

    —Emma

  • (Compass) changed my life. I haven’t felt this happy in a very long time. I was the best possible version of myself on this trip and I want to keep this feeling going for as long as I can.

    — Adrena

  • Compass helped reignite in me a desire to serve and helped me learn my strengths.

    — Faith

  • Compass was the bridge between my indecisive self that could not imagine this trip becoming a reality and the blessing that it actually was. I’m really thankful to Compass because they made everything flow really smoothly and provided with the support that we needed.

    — Ariana

  • Compass is an amazing experience. The leaders, mentors, and guides are extremely knowledgeable and caring. They make you feel wanted and appreciated.

    — Marin

  • (On Compass) I’ve learned to become more open and less fearful of socializing with others.

    — Hannah

  • Compass taught me I can do anything even climb volcanos and mountains. I've made life-long connections and Compass somehow inspires me to be the best version of myself.

    — Patrick

  • Compass took me out of a messy and disorganized way of life and centered me in a way that has kept me thriving.

    — Jonathan

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Our Table is Always Open

Compass is an independent, non-denominational, faith-based nonprofit. Our roots are deeply tethered to the radical kindness and generosity found in the teachings of Jesus. Pull up a chair. 

We see service as a site of mutual growth and caring for our neighbors as a vital form of spiritual practice. Ready to explore the world and make change where you are? We’ll help you get there.

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What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? ✳︎ Mary Oliver ✳︎