Puerto Rico (San Juan)

  • Pre-Packaged: High School

Learn about the strengths and struggles of Puerto Ricans through serving at local organizations and learning from community members in an immersive cross-cultural experience.

Overview

Serving in a place where Spanish is the primary language will give your group an opportunity to step into a genuine cross-cultural experience. You will experience the vibrant culture by learning local history from local leaders and enjoying regional cuisine. In San Juan, Caguas and the Metropolitan area, you’ll support local organizations addressing the effects of poverty and natural disasters in a community that manages daily life with limited resources. Most service projects support aging and marginalized communities through relationship-building and hands-on projects. YouthWorks has been serving in the metro area since 2005.

Please note: All information regarding service and community engagement activities are subject to change.

Trip Types offered in Puerto Rico (San Juan)

Pre-Packaged Trips

Weeklong summer trips focused on serving the immediate needs of the community alongside local partners.

Included

  • Lodging & Shower Facilities
  • 14 Meals
  • Community Hosts
  • Planned Service Projects
  • Service Project Materials
  • Community Activities **
    ** We arrange for free Evening Activities whenever possible, but sometimes an additional cost may be required. Plan on an additional $10 - $15 per person for the entire week. Details will be confirmed closer to your trip. Individuals may also want to bring spending money for souvenirs during Evening Activities or YouthWorks Store purchases.
  • Programming
  • Pre and Post-Trip Tools

More Info

We serve in San Juan, Caguas and the greater metropolitan area. Please come prepared for traffic and dense urban driving.

Partner with local organizations to meet ongoing needs in the community.

Students may serve all or part of the week with an outreach or missions ministry, assist with hands on projects at homes and schools, and work alongside organizations that serve the elderly community. Service in Puerto Rico is highly relational and we look to our local leaders to guide our work and partnerships in the community.

The service schedule and organizations we serve with can vary.

No Buses

Organizations we've partnered with in Puerto Rico (San Juan)