Volunteer Opportunities in Puerto Rico

VOLUNTEER IN PUERTO RICO

Whether you live in Puerto Rico or are here on vacation, there are many ways to volunteer your time from rebuilding roofs, helping feed the homeless, working in the rain forest or in the outdoors, and distributing supplies.

Please see the list below for volunteer opportunities from a wide range of organizations working hard on the island.

Together Puerto Rico is currently seeking volunteers with the following skill sets:

  • Social Media
  • Grant Writing
  • Accounting

Together Puerto Rico appreciates your help and is grateful for your interest.

If you are an NGO in Puerto Rico with volunteer needs, please contact us for inclusion on this web page – thank you!

INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN PUERTO RICO

Below you will find a collection of organizations in need of volunteers. Please read more about these opportunities and contact them for more information. 

SBP PUERTO RICO – SHRINKING TIME BETWEEN DISASTER AND RECOVERY

SBP is a national disaster resilience and recovery organization that exists to shrink time between disaster and recovery. SBP Puerto Rico’s short-term goal is to rebuild 100 homes in its first year of operation. Support from volunteers like you will help us achieve that goal and, together, we will bring Puerto Rican families back home.

SBP Puerto Rico accepts volunteers for full and half day opportunities with no experience for individuals and groups. They provide all the training!

SBP established its long-term operating site in Puerto Rico in August of 2018.. They have focused efforts in several municipalities, including Carolina, Canovanas, Loiza, San Juan and Yabucoa.

For more information, please see their volunteer brochure and visit the SBP Puerto Rico website.

Contact SBP Puerto Rico:

www.sbpusa.org
prvolunteer@sbpusa.org
1-787-982-2190
Facebook

PARA LA NATURALEZA

We Protect and Preserve Puerto Rico’s valuable ecological lands and treasured historical places.

Volunteers can sign up to go in group outings to plant trees, perform maintenance on ecological gardens, conduct bird census, etcetera.

Each activity has a scheduled date. A volunteer can choose the date that they want to participate, and sign up. The volunteer experiences are outdoors, organized, and fun!

Visit the Para La Naturaleza website for more information and to register as a volunteer. Open Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

INSTITUTO NUEVA ESCUELA

An organization of schools who aim to shift Puerto Rico’s public education to embrace the Montessori method, which integrates academics and community/cultural awareness. Volunteers will volunteer directly in schools, supporting students, physical maintenance, gardening, etc,.

Contact: Anelis Torres Rivera

CARAS CON CAUSA

An organization that promotes community development to eradicate poverty through education, the environment and economic development. Volunteers will maintain mangroves through clearing paths, weeding and planting.

IsraAID

An Israeli organization working in Puerto Rico to provide safe drinking water and access to psychological support in communities recovering from Maria. Volunteers will work on constructing a water filter in Patillas.

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

Their Plow-to-Plate program provides volunteer opportunities to support their mission of strengthening local food production and reducing food insecurity in Puerto Rico through supporting local farmers.

CLEANING UP EL YUNQUE NATIONAL RAINFOREST

The National Rainforest needs your help! The only tropical rainforest on U.S. soil was destroyed by Maria. Nature has a way of springing back to life, but in order to thoroughly enjoy the forest, paths and trails need cleared and debris needs to be moved to make it a safe environment for all.

Click here for more information!

THE CENTER FOR VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT, PUERTO RICO

In response to Hurricane Maria, the Center for Volunteer Development will be mobilizing volunteers to help shelters and relief and recovery organizations after a natural disaster.

Register to Volunteer: https://hoc.voluntariospuertorico.com/volunteer-sign-up

Municipalities, NGOs, groups and communities, if you need volunteers, complete the requisition of volunteers.

Make a Request for Volunteers: https://www.voluntariospuertorico.com/huracanmaria

OPEN FOOD PUERTO RICO

¡COMIDA GRATIS! ¡Todos los días! Para recogido de comida o coordinar entrega de alimentos, pueden comunicarse con Ginnie al (787) 988.8808 o enviar mensaje de texto.

Esta operación de comida está en el Choli (Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot).

¡El Choliseo se encuentra en Hato Rey cerca del BPPR en la milla de oro!

NECESITAMOS VOLUNTARIOS. Horario: lunes a domingo 8am a 6pm. Simplemente lleguen y les asignarán un área para cooperar. No tiene que tener experiencia previa cocinando.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/openfoodpr

 

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