At the end of the trip, you will receive a Volunteer Certificate, a Course Diploma (if approved) and a Letter of Recommendation (upon request and based on your performance).
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Help us to promote health and prevent diseases. We have different educational and environmental activities aimed to reduce morbidity and mortality in the long-term.
PHARMACY MANAGEMENT
Learn the basics of pharmacology, dosage, therapeutic indications, drug interactions and side-effects of the most common prescribed drugs in a primary care clinic.
CULTURAL INTERCHANGE
Immerse yourself in Guatemalan culture with a special day to our volunteers. You will have the opportunity to learn about the history, cuisine, local traditions and Mayan-Spanish heritage.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Interact directly with real patients in a real primary care clinic, always under supervision of our local healthcare professionals who are going to work side-by-side with you.
MEDICAL COURSE
Unique to Kalan Kuxtal
During your trip you will receive a 6-hours medical course, which includes lecture notes and videolectures. Learn about the most common topics seen in a primary care clinic.
RESEARCH PROJECT
Unique to Kalan Kuxtal
Research is key for the development of new knowledge. We have several research projects for you to involved. Participate as a collaborator or co-author and have the opportunity to publish it in a medical journal.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
SAFETY
This is our #1 priority! Safe stay, safe transport, safe food, safe communities for you and our staff.
TRANSPORTATION
From the moment you arrive until your departure. We use private transportation dedicated only to our volunteers.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels, most of the meals, welcome and farewell receptions, all tours fees and transport.
EQUIPMENT
We will provide medications, medical supplies, equipment for the clinic, biosafety equipment and more.
TRAINING MATERIAL
Volunteer's manual, medical dictionary, 6 ebooks and videolectures for the medical course.
PROFESSIONALS
Local professional healthcare workers, English-Spanish interpreters, group counsellor and more.
RECREATION
Our fees also cover all the recreational activities listed on your itinerary (transportation, tickets and other charges).
24/7 ASSISTANCE
We will never leave you alone or unattended under any circumstances. A staff member will be always at your disposal.
CERTIFICATIONS
Include Volunteer Certificate, Course Diploma (if approved) and co-author of a research project (if published).
OTHERS
A special t-shirt for you, name tag, recommendation letter from our Program Director (upon request and according your performance).
Registration Fee
$200/ one time
Must be payed at once
Your registration fee is valid for 12 months after you pay it.*
