Volunteers will arrive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) on Thursday, July 15, 2027.
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Catalyst: Collegiate and Young Adult Mission Trip
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.
Trip Information
Date
July 15, 2027 – July 25, 2027
Trip Cost
TBD
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 work in the San Cristóbal Province, Dominican Republic, just one and a half hours from the capital city, Santo Domingo.
Young adults will lay block walls for the Sabbath School classrooms at two Adventist churches, depending on the group size. Participants will also 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 go on a midweek excursion to the paradisiacal Catalina Island.
Leaders
Corbin Weiss
Project Coordinator
Ashton Weiss
Project Coordinator
Sandro Sandoval
Pastor
Itinerary
Arrival
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.
Departure
Volunteers will depart from Santo Domingo (SDQ) on Sunday, July 25, 2027.
Flight Details
Volunteers will purchase their own plane tickets to and from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The posted dates are the project’s arrival and departure dates. You may need to leave home a day before the advertised start date to arrive on the correct date. Maranatha representatives will meet volunteers upon arrival in Santo Domingo.
Travel Resources
Butler Travel (Click here)
Thursday July 15
Arrival in Santo Domingo (SDQ) and drive to the camp
Friday July 16
Orientation and first work day
Saturday July 17
Worship with the local congregation
Sunday July 18
Workdays
Wednesday July 21
Midweek Excursion: Catalina Island
Thursday July 22
Workdays
Saturday July 24
Worship with the local congregation
Sunday July 25
Departure from Santo Domingo (SDQ)
Excursions
Catalina Island
Isla Catalina is an island located about 1.5 miles from the mainland, off the southern coast of the island. The picturesque island has white sand beaches, warm, clear water, and palm trees. The group will take a bus to La Romana, and from there, board a small catamaran that will take them to the island. About halfway there, the boat will stop offshore at “The Wall,” which is a small coral reef where volunteers can snorkel. Masks, snorkels, and fins are provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own equipment. Once on the island, the group will have a reserved section of beach chairs with some shade trees. Lunch and sodas will be served on the island, and you can purchase souvenirs from beach vendors. After a few hours, the group will board the boat to return to the mainland.
Country Info
CAPITAL
Santo Domingo
POPULATION
10.85 Million
LANGUAGE
Spanish
CLIMATE
Tropical maritime. Little seasonal variation
RELIGION
Roman Catholic 95%
CURRENCY
Dominican Peso
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- All passports must be valid for at least six months from the dates of intended return.
- eTicket online form (includes, customs and immigration forms)
Medical Requirements
- Tetanus shot (required)
- COVID-19 (recommended)
- Hepatitis A & B (recommended)
- Typhoid (recommended)
- Anti-malarial medication (recommended)
- Visit the Center of Disease Control and Prevention website for more details.