We are a community healthcare project in Guatemala focused on improving access to basic medical services in underserved areas. The Lead Medical Provider plays a key role in coordinating clinical activities, guiding volunteers, and ensuring safe and effective delivery of care, while always working alongside our local medical staff. Volunteers assist with patient intake, basic clinical support, and health education activities under supervision. Accommodation and meals are provided during the placement to ensure a comfortable and supported stay. Respect for local protocols, patient confidentiality, and teamwork are essential rules throughout the experience.

What category best describes your hosting arrangement? 🏡

• Organisation / NGO

Location (city/town, region, country) 📍

Guatemala, Totonicapán, Chuinajtajuyup

What are you looking for help with?

• Health support  👩‍⚕️🩺

Volunteers are always supervised by qualified medical professionals and do not work independently with patients, especially when children or vulnerable groups are involved.

What’s the mission of your community? 🎯

Health & Help delivers basic medical care, essential treatment, and preventive health support to people living in isolated regions where healthcare is limited or absent. We focus on practical, community-based care, grounded in the belief that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right.

Volunteers age restrictions 🔞

• 18+ only

The Lead Medical Provider must be a licensed physician with at least 2 years of clinical experience and confidence in primary care. The role involves leading medical activities, coordinating volunteers, and working closely with local healthcare staff in a rural, resource-limited setting in Guatemala. It requires a minimum 6-month commitment, adaptability, and readiness to take on leadership responsibilities within a supervised team structure. Accommodation and meals are provided, and volunteers should be comfortable with basic living conditions and limited infrastructure.

How many volunteers could you host? 🎎

• 1 volunteer

When do you usually need volunteers? 📅

• all year round

How many hours of help per day? ⏱

• 6 hours/day

How many days of help per week? 🌒

• 5 days/week

Are accommodation and food included? 🏠🍜

• Yes, food and accommodation are included

What type of accommodation can you provide? 🏕

• Dormitory/shared rooms 🛌

Diet – nutrition information 🥗🥤

• vegetarian/vegan

Fee transparency (required) 💳

• No fee

VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? 🛂

• We can provide an invitation letter if needed ✅

What volunteers receive (in addition to food/accommodation) 🏆🏅

Accommodation and meals are provided during the placement. Volunteers receive on-site orientation and ongoing support from local staff. Basic guidance is given for all clinical tasks, with clear supervision structures in place. There are opportunities for informal cultural exchange and interaction with the local community during free time, depending on daily schedules.

A stipend of $450 per month is also provided.

What are the available activities during free time? 🚴🚣🦒

During free time, volunteers can explore the beautiful mountainous region where the clinic is located, with opportunities for hiking and walks in the surrounding nature. The area offers access to nearby natural attractions, including scenic viewpoints and landscapes typical of rural Guatemala. On weekends, volunteers can easily travel to Lake Atitlán, one of the most iconic destinations in Guatemala, or explore other parts of the country to discover volcanoes, colonial towns, and vibrant cultural hubs.

Languages spoken on site 🗣 🗣🇬🇧

Spanish

Geography 🌳

The clinic is located in the breathtaking highlands of Totonicapán in western Guatemala, nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains at high altitude. The region is known for its crisp mountain air, pine forests, rolling green hills, and deeply rooted indigenous culture, offering an authentic and immersive rural experience far from mass tourism. Life here moves at a slower, community-centered pace, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and traditional villages.

How to get to your site ✈ 🗺

The clinic is located in the rural highlands of Totonicapán, Guatemala. Volunteers should fly into La Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City – GUA). From there, the usual route is by local shared buses to Momostenango, which takes several hours and offers an authentic local travel experience through the highlands.

From Momostenango, volunteers continue the journey by fletera (4×4 pickup truck), which we help arrange by providing trusted local contacts. We provide detailed step-by-step guidance in advance to ensure a safe and well-coordinated arrival.

Is there internet access? 🌐

• Yes, reliable Wi-Fi

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