Best Domestic Mission Trips for 2027

Every year, we get incredibly excited to welcome volunteers to learn and serve in communities across the U.S. We hope you and your group are ready to come with open eyes to see and understand life in different communities as well as open hands to give of your time and resources to encourage and support the awesome work being done in these communities year-round. The following is a list of Experience Mission's best domestic mission trip opportunities for groups in 2027!

1. Experience Life & Faith in the Dine/Navajo Nation (Arizona)

Serving alongside Pastor JR Wilson Jr.'s congregation at House of Joy Church in Arizona is a window into an entirely different culture within the U.S. borders. Volunteer groups have opportunities to share the love of God not simply through work projects, but also by taking the time to listen and learn from Navajo people. Come and experience life and faith in rural communities where culture, traditions, and family mean so much, and God is moving in ways you wouldn’t expect.

Explore Navajo Mission Trips to Arizona and New Mexico

2. Serve Rural Mountain Communities in Appalachia (Kentucky)

Bring your team to serve in places rarely covered by the news. Serve alongside EM’s local partner churches and ministries in the rural Appalachia community of Pikeville, Kentucky. Experience a slower pace of life as you learn about the difficult economic history of the area and bring hope and life to local families through home repair projects and great conversations. For those living in the eastern half of the country, this communities offer the added bonus of being an easy and meaningful way to serve without having to deal with air travel. So, simplify your 2027 mission trip plans and join us to serve and grow together in Appalachia.

Explore Appalachia Mission Trips in Kentucky and West Virginia

3. Relief and Support in Puerto Rico

For the feel of an international mission trip without the unknown of international travel, bring your group to serve on a mission trip to Puerto Rico in 2027. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico is a remarkably easy place to travel for all citizens of the U.S. But it is also still reeling from a series of natural disasters over the last 10 years. Sadly, Puerto Rico has not historically received the same measure of government assistance typically given to mainland states in the wake of natural disasters. This has left much of the work of recovery up to local communities and organizations helping families rebuild in the years since Hurricane Maria. On your mission trip, you'll partner with Puerto Rican-led ministries like The Family Church in Rincón, led by Pastor Jose Garcia, serving their neighbors one house and neighborhood at a time.

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4. Urban Missions (in New York City and Chicago)

Bring your team to serve on a mission trip in an urban community and be the hands and feet of Jesus in many different settings. Come face to face with the harsh realities of homelessness, human trafficking, and broken families but also be inspired by local people and organizations who are making a difference in some of the country's toughest neighborhoods. Many volunteer opportunities to show love to people in highly-impacted communities were shut down the last two summers. Come remind people from all walks of life that they are seen, known, and loved.

Explore Urban Mission Trips in New York and Chicago

5. Experience Life on the Border in South Texas

Put your preconceived notions about immigration or border walls aside and see the real faces of people impacted by these realities on a daily basis. Connect with immigrant families from Mexico and Central America through local ministries and non-profit organizations seeking to serve the whole person by providing food, clothes, hygiene kits, and more—reminders to each person that they matter. Share the love of God by reaching out to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in their distress, while also learning more about Mexican culture, what drives people to seek asylum, and day-to-day life on the southern border. You will not regret this opportunity to experience these realities firsthand.

Explore Border Mission Trips to South Texas

6. Encourage Outreach of the Local Church in Marion, NC

Tucked into North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Marion is an Appalachian community where neighbors know each other by name, even as many residents navigate housing disrepair, aging in place, and limited resources. EM's week-long mission trips to Marion join in work already underway by the local church, anchored by a daily Kids Club for local children. Teams may also help with home repairs for elderly residents, support at a local children's home, or serve alongside people experiencing homelessness, depending on the week's needs. These projects offer practical support while creating space to build relationships and reflect God's presence already at work in the community.

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7. Support Struggling Families in Savannah, GA

With its charming historic districts, lush parks, and vibrant cultural scene, Savannah is not only a picturesque Southern city but also a place where the spirit of community and compassion thrives. However, amidst the beauty lies a pressing issue: a housing crisis that has left many families in precarious living conditions. EM's week-long mission trips to Savannah focus on addressing this housing crisis. During your stay, you will engage in work projects like painting and repairing homes, as well as helping with much-needed renovations. These efforts not only provide immediate relief but also contribute to the long-term stability of the community.

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8. See God at Work in Foster Care Ministry in Muskegon, MI

Muskegon is a close-knit community where local families are stepping up to foster kids who need safe homes, with over 400 children in the area currently in foster care. EM's week-long mission trips join local partner Kids Belong in supporting these foster and kinship families. During your stay, you'll help with projects that create more housing for foster kids, take on yard work and household chores that stretched families haven't had time for, and may lead a Kids Club-style outreach for local kids. These projects offer practical relief for families carrying a heavy load, and a chance to build relationships alongside a community already showing up for its own.

Explore Mission Trips to Muskegon, Michigan

9. Come Alongside Neighbors & Refugees in Portland, ME

Portland is Maine's largest city and a historic port, but it's also home to one of the fastest-growing refugee populations in the country, with families from Somalia, Sudan, and beyond rebuilding their lives. EM's mission trips to Portland join local organizations already loving and serving their neighbors: serving in the soup kitchen at Preble Street, supporting refugee families through The Root Cellar's kids and job programs, and sorting medical supplies for under-resourced clinics overseas with Partners for World Health. These projects offer practical support to organizations already in motion, and a chance for your team to build relationships across cultural lines.

Explore Mission Trips to Portland, Maine

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Wherever you choose to bring your team to serve on a domestic mission trip, the staff team at Experience Mission is excited and ready to help prepare you to serve and grow together. Find your 2027 mission trip today!

You must have a group size of at least 6 members to join this trip. Please view the Small Team trips or call our Servicing Department for more options at 888-475-6414.

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For most trips, you must have a group size of at least 6 members. Please view the Small Teams tab on each Community page or call our Servicing Department for more options at 888-475-6414.