Trip Information

Puerto Rico is a beautiful group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, home to about 3.4 million people, and it is a U.S. territory—meaning U.S. citizens don’t need a passport to visit! This unique location offers an excellent opportunity for both youth and adult groups to embark on an affordable “overseas mission trip” in a truly foreign setting, all while remaining within the United States. With Spanish as the primary language, your group will experience genuine cross-cultural immersion.
 

As part of your mission trip, you’ll have the chance to address poverty and support the local community by partnering with missionaries and churches. You’ll witness firsthand what it takes to engage in community development in a region that has weathered numerous natural disasters. Service in Puerto Rico is deeply relational, whether you're working with children, youth, or the elderly.

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What will my team be doing? 

Mission Teams will work alongside local churches and missionaries on various projects, such as house repairs and cleanup efforts. Teams will also participate in youth and children's outreach programs that support churches and church plants in the area. Depending on the team's skills and interests, opportunities may also include adult outreach, beach ministry, door-to-door surveys, and music or drama ministry. We have strong partnerships with local churches, Christian schools, and other organizations across the island. Our vision for ministry in Puerto Rico includes evangelism and discipleship in all our endeavors. Every project, from cleanup to outreach, is designed to bring the gospel to life in practical ways and build lasting relationships within the community.
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What does a general weekly schedule look like?

• Saturday. Travel day. Arrive and get settled in.

• Sunday. Worship at local church. Afternoon beach day and sightseeing (Old San Juan, Fuerte San Felipe del Morro, San Juan Cathedral, numerous museums, etc.).

• Monday - Thursday. Ministry: VBS, home repairs and construction, evangelism, sports ministry, door to door visits.

• Friday. Travel day. Depart for home.

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What does my cost include?​

• Housing. Your team will sleep in bunk bed style accommodations with access to hot showers and bathrooms.

• Meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day! (Note: You need to pay for your own meals at the airport, while traveling, etc.)

• T-Shirt. Every participant gets an awesome mission trip t-shirt.

• Pre-Trip Training Material. We provide training sessions, trip overview documents, assistance from our team of mission trip experts, and communication with in-country missionaries to make sure your group is fully prepared for your trip.

• Pre, During, and Post-trip Devotionals. This 4-week printed missions journal will help every team member grow and encounter Christ.

• Note: In-country transportation is NOT included for this trip. You will need to secure your own rental vehicles in Puerto Rico for the week. For all of our international locations, transportation is completely covered as part of the cost. But for domestic locations, including Puerto Rico which is a U.S. territory, you would need to rent vehicles for the week. Anyone with a valid U.S. license can drive, and our team can help with the process of securing vehicles, but they are not included in the trip cost.

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Airfare is not included in the trip cost, but will be taken care of by Servant Life's travel agent who gets humanitarian rates and often free baggage. You may book on your own if you prefer to do so, but we ask to approve the itinerary first.