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Bring a team to Guatemala
Salud y Paz hosts approximately 20 service teams each year, and we would love to partner with you! Use the contact form on this page or email our Team Coordinator to get started.
What do teams do?
We currently host medical, dental, and construction service teams on a regular basis. Many medical or dental teams also do optical work. Some teams focus on working with our Colegio Susanna Wesley students and the children of Camanchaj.
How do you plan the Team’s Visit?
Our staff will work with your team leaders to schedule your team’s trip and set an itinerary. We will arrange all in-country lodging, transportation, most meals, translation, and the logistics of your service in Guatemala. Does your team have a variety of skills? Great! We will work with you to find the best fit for your team’s skills, abilities, and interests. Most of our teams do more than one area of work. Do you have a service idea other than what’s listed below? Let us know!
Looking for the list of service team resources? Click here!
Need more information about bringing a team?
Rural Medical Teams
Rural Medical Teams provide an opportunity for Guatemalan people living in rural villages to receive medical care they wouldn’t be able to afford or access otherwise. Families can see a doctor, receive medication, and if necessary, be referred to one of our clinics for ongoing care.
Teams consist of providers (doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants), nurses, and other medical or non-medical personnel. Teams set up a triage station, doctors’ offices, pharmacy, and follow-up education stations in schools, community buildings, or churches in local communities.
Rural Dental Teams
Rural Dental Teams address chronic dental issues in Guatemala. Providing dental care in the rural villages gives people an affordable opportunity to have teeth pulled or receive fillings.
Teams consist of dentists, assistants, and other dental or non-dental personnel. Similar to our Rural Medical Teams, dental teams stay in Chichicastenango or Panajachel and serve the villages surrounding those larger communities.
Construction Teams
Construction Teams are a key part of our presence in the rural communities of the Maya highlands. Through this program, we can focus on building relationships and infrastructure in our communities. Projects include building cinder block walls, mixing concrete, stuccoing, painting, carpentry and more.
Children’s Activities
Some teams choose to bring a group of volunteers who organize games, songs, and other activities for children, as part of their service week. Generally, these volunteers are paired with a Rural Medical, Rural Dental or Construction Team. The activities fit into the children’s already scheduled curriculum. The number of children who attend will vary but can be more than 200. In recent years, we have seen numbers of participating children up to 300!
This is a great way to reach out to the students of the Colegio Susanna Wesley Preschool, the children in Camanchaj and the rural communities, to create relationships, and to share faith and fun.
Service Team Resources
These resources are current for the 2026 season.