El SALVADOR

homeless ministry + youth recovering drug addicts + local church + work projects

Travel to the beautiful country of El Salvador and partner with CCI and Mission to El Salvador (MTES) as they serve their local community with the love of Christ. You’ll have the opportunity to feed the homeless, support local church ministries, participate in work projects, lead Bible studies and worship, and minister to youth recovering from addiction. Come ready to make a difference—and to be deeply moved by the beauty of El Salvador and the warmth of its people.

trip details.

  • City.

    San Salvador

  • Ministry.

    CCI
    MTES

  • Length.

    Two Weeks

  • Cost.

    $2,300

FAQs

  • Your passport MUST NOT expire before December 15, 2026.

    No visas are required for US citizens to enter El Salvador at this time.

  • Each country’s immunization and medication requirements and recommendations area based on Travelers’ Health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the recommendations of our contacts. These requirements and recommendations are subject to change based on outbreaks, government mandates, etc.  

    Students are personally responsible for making medical decisions regarding vaccinations and are encouraged to evaluate their own needs and risks. Students are financially responsible for the cost of their immunizations or medications; the cost of immunizations or medication are not included in the trip price.

    We monitor outbreak situations, and vaccine requirements and recommendations could change at any time based on what is happening in the world. 

    ORU Missions strongly recommends that all students are up to date on routine vaccines, including: polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis, and Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR).

    Routine vaccines + Typhoid are recommended for El Salvador.

    • Spanish

  • Peak 2 means moderate cross-cultural engagement; moderate travel time; predominately non-English speaking ministry; mix of American and non-American styles of food. If you’ve been on a mission trip or traveled a little bit before, Peak 2 is perfect for you.

    • You love working with youth recovering from addictions

    • You enjoy partnering with the local church

    • You like doing practical ministry projects

    • You don't enjoy working with youth coming out of addictions and hard home situations

    • You don't like doing practical projects