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Volunteer in Puerto Rico

Volunteer in Puerto Rico

Discover International Volunteer HQ’s exciting Puerto Rico volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Puerto Rico volunteer projects, including Youth Support, Environmental Sustainability, NGO Support and Community Development. Volunteer work in Puerto Rico is based in the coastal capital of San Juan. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 127,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Puerto Rico.

Highlights:
  • 4 meaningful project options available year-round
  • Program Fees from CA$881 for 1 week
  • Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation and 24/7 in-country support
  • Accommodation is in a dormitory-style hostel

  • Projects based in San Juan, Puerto Rico’s capital and largest city

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Key information

Fully hosted experience from CA$881
Volunteer from 1 - 12 weeks
Ages 16+ and families
Based in the city of San Juan
Projects align with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Impact driven projects run by locals
B Corporation certified organization
Explore beautiful local beaches

Volunteer opportunities in Puerto Rico

Supports community development

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from CA$881

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in low-income communities
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

A varied project based on helping low income communities any way you can. Tasks can suit your experience and can involve renovations, clean ups and NGO support.

Conserves the environment

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from CA$881

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based with community initiatives
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Take a hands-on role in addressing local challenges that stem from climate change, and implement proactive measures to conserve life on the island. Suitable for hard-working, passionate conservation volunteers.

Supports community development

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from CA$2889

  • Duration: 1 week
  • Only available in July
  • Based in San Juan
  • Volunteers aged 16 and 17

A unique opportunity for 16 and 17 year olds to volunteer in Puerto Rico in the summer. The Teen Volunteer Summer Camp is fully chaperoned and involves an exciting range of community volunteering, cultural activities, sports, Spanish language lessons, and tourism activities.

Supports community development

3-5 hours volunteering per day

Program Fees from CA$881

  • Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
  • Programs start every Monday
  • Based in community centers and after-school programs
  • Volunteers aged 18+ and families

Help to mentor Puerto Rico’s young people in community centers and after school programs. Assist with homework, playing games and providing a good example to foster positive interactions.

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How to get started

Pick a destination + project and apply for free
Meet your personal volunteer travel expert
Pay the Registration Fee to secure your place and upgrade your MyIVHQ account
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