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Voluntourism

Combining the best of volunteer work and tourism, our Voluntourism opportunities offer guests a customized blend of helping where it's most needed and exploring new cultures and geography.
 


Volunteer work with Community Through Colors is based in Vieques, a small island toward the southeast of Puerto Rico’s main island.

Highlights: 

  • Customized experience focusing on the impact -YOU- want to make
  • A variety of opportunities in agriculture, community support, engineering and infrastructure
  • Program Fees include ferry transportation to Vieques, accommodations, hosted meals, and 24/7 in-country support

Past projects have included: 

  • Enhancing farm infrastructure
  • Preparing and packaging produce and meals for distribution
  • Improving home sanitation and safety for senior residents
  • Power washing and sealing roofs and repairing hurricane damage
  • Repairing a crumbling and leaking carport ceiling
  • Modifying an exterior storage space to accommodate a washing machine and tub
  • Widening a bathroom doorway and installing wheelchair accessible modifications

Optional activities (with additional costs) may include: 

  • Bio Bay kayak or boat tour
  • Visit to Sea Glass Beach
  • Stroll along the Esperanza Boardwalk
  • Beach time at Sun Bay Beach
  • Strolling through Vieques
  • Horseback Riding

Contact us to learn more about customizing your experience. 

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