Puerto Rico
Use your award to support community resilience in San Juan.
Ways to get involved in Puerto Rico
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is the option with no passport and no long flight. San Juan placements cover youth mentoring in community centers, urban forest and garden conservation, and NGO support, and the recovery and climate resilience work will look familiar to anyone who served in disaster response. Spanish is the primary language and the environment is forgiving if you are still learning. Stays run one to twelve weeks. Because travel costs are minimal, more of your award goes to the program itself, which is the strongest argument for starting here.
- Placements based in the coastal capital of San Juan
- Support urban forest and garden conservation efforts
- Mentor local youth in community centers and schools
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Puerto Rico
These are our partners' published fees for Puerto Rico, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Puerto Rico
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
San Juan · International Volunteer HQfrom $1,119 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $790 | $1,119 | $160 |
| 2 weeks | $1,210 | $1,539 | $110 |
| 3 weeks | $1,630 | $1,959 | $93 |
| 4 weeks | $2,050 | $2,379 | $85 |
| 5 weeks | $2,470 | $2,799 | $80 |
| 6 weeks | $2,890 | $3,219 | $77 |
| 8 weeks | $3,530 | $3,859 | $69 |
| 10 weeks | $4,070 | $4,399 | $63 |
| 12 weeks | $4,510 | $4,839 | $58 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Airport pick-up
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Puerto Rico numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Puerto Rico
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Puerto Rico?
- Yes. Placements in Puerto Rico run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Puerto Rico?
- 1-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Puerto Rico?
- We list 3 placements in Puerto Rico, spanning Community Development, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation.
Get the details for Puerto Rico
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Puerto Rico, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.