Trip Information

Puerto Rico is a beautiful Caribbean island with a rich culture, warm hospitality, and a deep need for the hope of the gospel. Home to more than 3 million people, Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, meaning U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel there. While it offers the feel of an international mission trip with Spanish as the primary language, it provides an affordable and accessible opportunity for groups to experience cross-cultural ministry.
 

Many communities continue to recover from hurricanes, earthquakes, and economic hardship. Puerto Rico also has a growing elderly population, and many families struggle to maintain their homes due to financial and health challenges. By partnering with local churches and long-term missionaries, your team will have the opportunity to meet practical needs while building meaningful relationships and sharing the love of Christ.

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What will my team be doing? 

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Teams serve alongside local churches and ministry partners in communities around San Juan, Arecibo, and Utuado, with projects varying based on current needs. Ministry opportunities may include:

• Serving families in need through home cleanup, repairs, and practical community projects.

• Helping revitalize a Christian camp that is being restored to serve children and families for years to come.

• Leading children's ministry, student ministry, Vacation Bible School, sports camps, and community outreach events alongside local churches.

• Using soccer as a platform for ministry by building relationships with players, encouraging coaches, and connecting with parents through clinics and community events.

• Visiting and encouraging senior adults through home visits, prayer, and fellowship.

• Participating in evangelism, discipleship, neighborhood outreach, and other ministry opportunities that strengthen the work of local churches.
   

Every project is intentionally connected to long-term ministry already taking place in Puerto Rico. Whether your team is repairing a home, coaching soccer, serving at camp, or leading a Bible club, you'll be helping local churches demonstrate the love of Christ while creating opportunities to share the gospel.
 

What does a general weekly schedule look like?

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• 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 each day. Activities may include home repairs and cleanup projects, serving families in need, soccer outreach, children's and student ministry, camp improvement projects, senior adult ministry, evangelism, and community outreach alongside local churches.

• Friday. Travel day. Depart for home.

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What does my cost include?​

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• Housing. Your team will sleep in bunk bed style accommodations, AIRBNBs, or hotels with access to hot showers and bathrooms dependent on the area you are working.

• 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.

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What's Not Included?

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. Servant Life can help assist in securing in-country transportation at a discounted rate. 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.

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Add-ons:

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• Supplemental Traveler's Medical, Cancellation, and Interruption Insurance. Interested in purchasing a comprehensive insurance plan that includes trip cancellation and interruption coverage? Ask a Servant Life team member for more information today!