Volunteer: Medical and Healthcare Project in Guatemala

Location and Duration

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – Minimum 2‑week placement. The fee is £750, covering food, accommodation, pre‑departure and in‑country support, orientation, and all project‑related activities. Flights, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations are not included.

Volunteer Role

• Work alongside local professionals in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, nutrition and project management.
• Participate in projects ranging from disease screening of indigenous families to assessing the nutritional level of malnourished local children, and from health‑education programmes to setting up personal hygiene workshops.
• Assist volunteers from a range of healthcare backgrounds and help develop your own community‑based healthcare projects.
• Receive 25 pre‑departure Spanish lessons and optional immersion experiences, including home‑stays and excursions to volcanoes, waterfalls and colonial towns.

Eligibility & Expectations

• Volunteers do not replace staff; you support local teams while learning new skills.
• Open to individuals with knowledge in nutrition, medicine, nursing, dentistry or project management.
• Roles are matched to your skills and interests.

Benefits

• All‑inclusive fee with no hidden costs.
• Dedicated support from UK and Guatemala teams.
• Professional development opportunities and cultural immersion.

Volunteer at any time of year, with flexibility over length of stay. For the most current information, visit the Global Nomadic website.