Wonder Voyage specializes in short-term service trips for volunteer groups. Your team will be able to serve with organizations that are making a difference in their communities.

This article will outline the Wonder Voyage philosophy of service trips, suggest four locations, and help you start planning.

The Wonder Voyage Philosophy of Service Trips for Volunteer Groups

At Wonder Voyage, we believe in giving back to the volunteers who spend their year serving others in their own communities. When we show up, we don’t ask for the easy jobs—we ask for the ones no one else wants.

Here’s what that looks like in action.

Featured Destinations for Service Trips for Volunteer Groups

Wonder Voyage offers service trip destinations all around the world. Some of our most popular locations include Honduras, Belize, Lima, and Navajoland. Let’s explore what makes each of these locations so special and the unique opportunities they offer.

1. Honduras

Comayagua is a small city situated 2.5 hours outside the capital of Honduras. This breathtaking location offers multiple ways to serve.

• Give back to the community by feeding impoverished children.
• Work on educational initiatives alongside teachers in local schools to provide encouragement, resources, and hands-on help.
• Provide basic healthcare assistance at medical clinics or volunteer to help those affected by AIDS.
• Learn directly from local communities, gaining insight into the country’s culture, values, and everyday challenges to see how you can help.

Every project is designed to empower the people of Honduras while giving volunteers a meaningful, life-changing experience in return.

2. Belize

Belize offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an excellent destination for team service trips. 

• Your team can focus on marine conservation or community development. 
• Explore cultural diversity by working alongside Belizeans from multiple backgrounds to foster mutual understanding and personal growth. 
• Explore places like the Belize Barrier Reef, ancient Mayan ruins, and lush jungles. 
• Support the community by serving in areas that benefit the locals while promoting sustainable tourism practices. ​

Wonder Voyage’s partnerships with local outreach organizations give our teams the unique opportunity to intimately serve the people of Belize as welcome guests rather than touristy outsiders.

3. Lima

Peru offers service groups the opportunity to create lasting change in the community. 

• Teams work directly with locals, contributing to meaningful service projects, including infrastructure improvements and educational support.
•  Teams can help in home improvement projects or support healthcare initiatives.
• Connecting with Lima’s natural beauty and deep cultural significance invites teams to spend time in reflection and spiritual growth.
• Engaging in Indigenous traditions helps volunteers connect with the histories of the communities in which they serve.

Lima invites service teams to discover something deeper—something ancient, noble, and spiritual—that quietly lives beneath the surface of the city’s modern pace.

4. Navajoland

A Wonder Voyage to the Navajo Nation takes your team to the heart of Native America, hoping to introduce you to the Navajo people through story and service. 

• Engage with Navajo culture to learn about their history and struggles. You will leave with a deeper understanding through storytelling and community interactions.
• Participate in hands-on service projects by helping with school restoration or contributing to local infrastructure.
• Take time for a spiritual and reflective journey—exploring sacred places like Canyon de Chelly.
• Connect with the unique landscape through service and adventure. Appreciate the natural beauty of the region while contributing to its preservation.

Service team volunteers in Navajoland have a chance to serve, learn, and love others in a unique destination, truly a nation within our nation.

To learn more about one of the Navajo storytellers Wonder Voyage often partners with, check out Legacy Voyage‘s short film, “From the Marrow.”

What sets Wonder Voyage apart in service trips for volunteer groups?

Wonder Voyage service trips focus on five key areas.

• Our trips foster engagement in a living journey where participants become part of an unfolding story.
• We provide opportunities to encounter the Creator in extraordinary ways and unlikely places.
• We create space for moments of wonder that are beyond the traditional service experience and that will stay with you for a lifetime.
• We create a truly immersive travel experience through powerful storytelling, thoughtfully curated meals featuring local cuisine, and unforgettable adventures.
• We’re all about making a lasting impact and leaving a legacy by showing love through selfless service in the communities we visit and in the lives of the fellow travelers who journey with us.

How to book a group service trip with Wonder Voyage

Wonder Voyage has over 25 years of experience leading service trips around the globe. Getting started is easy—here’s how it works:

• First, fill out our quick online registration form.
• Once that’s in, someone from our team will reach out to chat about your ideal trip—things like timing, budget, and what kind of experience you’re looking for.
• Next, your Voyage Coordinator will work with you to shape the trip around your group’s needs and goals.
• We share multiple resources, including our spiritual prep curriculum and packing lists, to take the guesswork out of travel.
• When it’s time to go, you’ll be paired with a Voyage Guide who will travel with you and be your go-to expert every step of the way.

Ready to book your Wonder Voyage service trip? Start here!