Make an Impact in Guatemala: Join Our 2027 Clinic Team!

Join us on our first 2027 Guatemala Clinic trip to San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala from Saturday, September 18 – Saturday, September 25, 2027.

This C.U.R.E. Clinic will focus on providing essential primary care while working side-by-side with local healthcare professionals at Hospital Obras Sociales de Gregorio Schaffer in partnership with Friends of San Lucas.

This community on the shores of Lake Atitlán has a rich cultural history and offers a meaningful opportunity to provide care while also learning from Guatemalan colleagues and the patients we serve.

We welcome a variety of healthcare professionals including family or internal medicine physicians, OB/GYNs, pediatricians, pharmacists, nurses, EMTs/paramedics, mid-level providers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

PARTICIPANT APPLICATION

Our Clinic Model

Project C.U.R.E. Clinics are designed to support and extend existing local healthcare services—not replace them. Clinics are embedded within and anchored to local facilities to ensure care is appropriate, respectful, and sustainable.

Project C.U.R.E. Clinics aim to:

Provide high‑quality, short‑term episodic care
Support the catchment populations of partner health facilities
Strengthen community trust in local healthcare systems
Facilitate mutual knowledge exchange between visiting and local providers

Guatemala Clinic Trip Itinerary

This C.U.R.E. Clinic’s eight-day itinerary includes four Clinic days of direct patient care. Beyond the Clinic, you will explore the San Lucas and Lake Atitlán region, engaging with the community and gaining deeper insight into the unique challenges and strengths of local healthcare delivery.

Saturday, September 18, 2027: Team Arrival – in Guatemala City and travel to San Lucas Toliman
Sunday, September 19, 2027: Set-Up and Community Orientation Day
Monday, September 20, 2027: Clinic Day 1: Community-based clinic (Exact location TBD)
Tuesday, September 21, 2027: Clinic Day 2: Community-based clinic (Exact location TBD)
Wednesday, September 22, 2027: Community-based clinic (Exact location TBD)
Thursday, September 23: Clinic Day 4: Community-based clinic (Exact location TBD)
Friday, September 24, 2027: Cultural Experience on Lake Atitlan
Saturday, September 25, 2027: Team Departure

About the Program Cost

The majority of your Clinic Program cost (tax-deductible donation) of $2,300 covers all Clinic costs (e.g., medications, supplies, point of care tests, glasses, interpreters, etc.). It also funds accommodations, meals, clean water, transportation (including drivers, fuel, and tips) medical travel and evacuation insurance, and license transfer procedures. Each participant receives a Project C.U.R.E. scrub set and T-shirt. Shipping and logistical costs are included.

Additionally, tour guides and small touristic excursions and activities are included. For the excursion, we will visit Lake Atitlán. While there, you will have an opportunity to visit a Maya textile co-op and cacao operation.

International airfare and vaccinations are NOT included in the program cost. Please note alcohol, internet access, laundry, and personal souvenirs are not covered in the program cost.

Who Should Apply

Space is limited — our team size is 15. For Guatemala, we are seeking mix of medical and non-medical volunteers to join the team.
Medical professionals may include:

Family or internal medicine physicians
OB/GYNs
Pediatricians
Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
Mid-level providers
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Nurses
EMTs/paramedics
Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Chiropractors
Non-medical participants are also welcome to support the flow of the clinic, logistics, data entry, and other clinic roles.

If you are ready to bring your skills, compassion, and curiosity to Guatemala, apply today!

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U.S. Volunteer Opportunities

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Group Volunteering

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Internship Opportunities

Project C.U.R.E.’s Internship Program provides upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level college students the opportunity to learn about global healthcare and the non-profit sector while gaining hands-on experience at any of our Project C.U.R.E. locations.

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