Catalyst: Collegiate and Young Adult Mission Trip

Dates

July 2 - 13, 2026

Location

Peru

Participation Fee

TBD

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* Maps may indicate region where project will take place, not a specific site location.

Overview

Join Maranatha on a special mission experience for young adults, ages 18-28. Come be a catalyst for change, and discover how service can spark transformation in communities, faith, and you! This project will combine spiritual renewal, authentic conversations, and international service into an unforgettable mission trip as you connect and serve alongside like-minded peers.

Volunteers will be working near Juliaca, Peru, just under an hour away from the famous Lake Titicaca.

Young adults will lay the block walls for the Calapuja Adventist Church and reach out to the community through various initiatives, including children’s programs, health education, medical work, and other community outreach efforts.

Volunteers on this project will have an opportunity to join an optional excursion to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Scope

Construction – Block work

Community Outreach

Thursday, July 2

Arrival in Juliaca, Peru (JUL) and drive to project location

Friday, July 3

Orientation and first work day

Saturday, July 4

Worship with local congregation and afternoon activity

Sunday, July 5

Work days

Saturday, July 11

Worship with local congregation and drive to the Sacred Valley

Sunday, July 12

Machu Picchu Optional Excursion

Monday, July 13

Departures from Cusco, Peru (CUZ)

ARRIVALVolunteers will arrive in Juliaca, Peru (JUL) on Thursday, July 2.Please wait for confirmation from Maranatha before purchasing your airfare to ensure there is still space on the project and to ensure you book the right flight.

DEPARTUREVolunteers will depart from Cusco, Peru (CUZ) on Monday, July 13.

Travel Information

Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to and from Peru. This project may require a domestic flight within Peru as well. The dates posted are the arrival and departure dates from the project location. You may need to leave home a day or two before the advertised start date to arrive on the correct date.

Travel Resources

Butler Travel:
503-879-5005 or by email info@butlertravel.com

Machu Picchu

Volunteers will take a trip to visit Machu Picchu! Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most popular tourist destinations, located high in the Andes Mountains. The ruins of this ancient Inca city have been voted one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was originally built in 1450 as an estate for the Inca emperor, but it was abandoned during the Spanish Conquest. The ruins are truly a sight to behold, with the city set on a grassy plateau and the peak of Huayna Picchu behind it.

Contact Us Want to speak with someone at Maranatha directly? Please call our office at 916.774.7700 to speak with a volunteer specialist. Alternatively, you can send us an email.

Thank you for your interest in one of our mission projects. You have been added to the interest list, and you will be notified via e-mail as soon as more information is available and registration has been opened. Typically registration is open three to six months in advance of the project dates; although, sometimes it can be delayed as we lock in accommodations and budgets. Thank you for your patience.

Please note that putting your name on the interest list ensures that you will be notified when registration is available, but does not guarantee you a place on the project. You will still need to complete the online registration form to reserve your spot on the trip.

Feel free to contact us at anytime to find out the current status of this project.