Bring a Mission team

 We welcome churches, youth groups, universities, medical professionals, ministry organizations, and other groups that share our desire to serve people with compassion and demonstrate the love of Christ. 

Teams must have a minimum of 15 participants. We can accommodate groups of up to 60+, provided the team raises sufficient project funds for the medicines, construction materials, or other resources needed to keep everyone meaningfully involved throughout the trip. 

 Most mission trips last approximately seven days. Shorter or longer trips may be considered depending on lodging availability, ministry plans, and in-country scheduling. 

Teams should normally arrange flights to Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Its airport code is POP.

Please confirm your proposed flights with Island Impact Ministries before purchasing tickets.

Teams stay at an all-inclusive hotel selected in coordination with Island Impact Ministries. Hotel lodging is a separate expense from the ministry registration fee. 

 Yes. In-country transportation related to the approved team schedule is included in the Island Impact Ministries registration fee. This generally includes airport transportation and travel between the hotel and ministry locations.

Optional excursions or activities may involve additional transportation costs.

 Yes. Translators are arranged when needed and are included as part of the team’s in-country support. 

Our local team helps evaluate ministry locations, transportation, schedules, and other conditions. Teams receive orientation and are expected to follow all safety instructions provided by Island Impact Ministries and its local leadership.

International travel always involves some risk. Team members should also review current travel information and consult their healthcare providers before traveling.

No. Each participant is personally responsible for purchasing airfare to Puerto Plata. Team leaders should coordinate travel plans so participants arrive and depart according to the approved team schedule. 

The registration fee does not include airfare, hotel lodging, passports, personal travel expenses, ministry project costs, medicines, construction materials, excursions, or other expenses outside the approved in-country support package. 

Each team raises the money needed for its selected projects. Island Impact Ministries will work with the team leader to estimate project expenses and establish a budget before the trip. 

Whenever possible, we purchase medicines in the Dominican Republic. This simplifies transportation and helps ensure that the medications are appropriate for local needs. If your team plans to bring donated medicines, they must be approved by Island Impact Ministries in advance and must not be expired or close to their expiration date. 

 Yes. We will discuss your group’s skills, interests, budget, and objectives. Final activities must also reflect actual community needs and what can be responsibly coordinated locally. 

Yes. Optional excursions may be included when time permits. Excursion admission, transportation, meals, and other related expenses are separate from the registration fee unless specifically stated otherwise. 

We recommend beginning as early as possible—preferably six to nine months before your desired travel dates. Early planning provides more time for recruiting, fundraising, passports, airfare, lodging, and ministry preparation. 

Yes. Optional excursions may be included when time permits. Excursion admission, transportation, meals, and other related expenses are separate from the registration fee unless specifically stated otherwise.