Youth Development Volunteering in Puerto Rico

The local placement crew got together and did late night bioluminescent stand-up paddle boarding which was amazing. The bioluminescence was only a small portion of the adventure because the crew and the volunteers were all friends by then and we got to explore the "bio bay" area far beyond what guide groups offer. It was a wonderful way to wrap up a work week. The biggest impact my volunteering trip had on me was learning that Puerto Rico is an amazing place with amazing people. The island is like no other place I've been and the culture runs deep from the beaches to the rainforests. It's technically part of the USA, but Puerto Ricans do things their owns way which is refreshing and a total blast to get to experience. It's worth it and it's essentially a vacation with the bonus of leaving a positive impact on the community. The volunteer community is something special and organizers are available to listen and open up more doors than a self-guided trip can offer.