Service Learning
Plenitud PR has been hosting service learning, academic, and alternative break trips since 2012. We collaborate with universities, schools, and private groups seeking to learn about sustainability, community resilience, and conscious leadership through hands-on experiences. Together with our local partners, we design programs that combine meaningful service projects with educational workshops, cultural immersion, and exploration of Puerto Rico’s natural beauty.
These trips are customizable in length and activities—ranging from 3 to 10 days—so each group can focus on the themes most relevant to their program or course of study. Our typical season runs from October through May, when the island is alive with agricultural activity and ideal weather for outdoor learning.
Transformative Outcomes
Long term partners
George Washington University
Northeastern University
Loyola Marymount University
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
& more!
Groups often return year after year because of the lasting impact these experiences have on students and faculty alike.
Service learning at Plenitud PR gives participants the chance to:
Work alongside community members and contribute to real local projects.
Build critical thinking and leadership skills.
Develop empathy, teamwork, and cultural awareness.
Return home as more civically engaged and globally informed individuals.
Since launching our Experiences Program in 2012:
25+ university partners
1,100+ student participants
27,500+ hours of civic engagement
15+ community partners
Bring your group to PR! Contact us to start designing a customized Service Learning experience for your group.
Sample Itinerary
Each Service Learning Trip is tailored to your group’s goals, while maintaining the emphasis of community and service. Every day includes an optional morning wellness practice, 3 farm-to-table meals, group reflections, and opportunities to connect in community.
Day 1 – Arrival in Puerto Rico
Group pick-up at San Juan (SJU) or Aguadilla (BQN) Airport.
Optional stop for lunch/dinner or a short walking tour of Old San Juan.
Travel across the island to Plenitud PR in Las Marías (3-hour drive).
Arrival, orientation, and a welcoming circle at the farm.
Day 2 – Landing at the Farm
Breakfast followed by a guided tour of the farm grounds.
Meet the Plenitud staff and learn about our values and resiliency practices.
Afternoon team-building activities to strengthen trust and group connection.
Evening reflection and community dinner.
Days 3–5 – Service & Learning
Morning: Service projects on the farm or with community partners (examples: school gardens, elder support programs, reforestation, or farm production).
Afternoon: Siesta or time by the river followed by educational or cultural workshops such as natural building methods, herbal medicine, or dance and music classes.
Evenings: Group reflections, team-building activities, bonfires, and more!
Day 6 – Eco-Excursion
Breakfast at the farm before heading out for a day of exploration.
Excursion options include:A relaxing day at one of Puerto Rico’s west coast beaches (included).
Or, for an additional cost, snorkeling in La Parguera, kayaking in coastal mangroves, or a guided hike through El Yunque rainforest.
Return to the farm for closing circle, bonfire, and celebration dinner.
Day 7 – Departure
Morning breakfast and final reflections as a group.
Transport to San Juan (SJU) or Aguadilla (BQN) Airport for departure.
Every trip is customizable — groups can adjust service projects, workshop topics, and excursion options to best meet their learning goals and interests.
Ready to plan your trip?
Contact us to start designing a customized Service Learning experience for your group.
“I remember leaving Puerto Rico feeling overwhelmed with intentions, practices, and new ways of being that I wanted to incorporate into my life back home. I’ve since learned that integrating big experiences happens more organically than I imagined. My time at Plenitud shows up in the way I think, in the food I cook, in the community I seek, and in how I navigate the world around me. It lives in a special part of my heart that I get to tap back into when queued by everyday moments. It’s a feeling of warmth and hope that I hold closely. My time at Plenitud is something I carry with me every day. “
- Katie Peterson, Western Washington University
