Medical Volunteers Needed—Work in Guatemala!

The two doctors that I shadowed were extremely knowledgeable and kind. I was able to learn lots while also helping out. It was also very interesting getting to see a more rural part of Guatemala.

I volunteered at both the Alotenango clinic and San Lucas clinics during my two month trip to Guatemala. I absolutely loved it! I'm going into my senior year undergrad and I got to see and do more things than I ever would at home! I learned so much and I am so unbelievably greatful I had the opportunity to work at these clinics! Maximo was awesome! They are honestly the nicest people ever and the programs they run are very well organized! Highly recommend this project!

This trip was amazing. I had the expectation that we would be passing out vitamins, talking to locals, and taking basic vitals. While we did do these things and while these things are still incredibly necessary, the trip to Guatemala was so much more than that. I had no idea how much I would see or be able to do. On day 1 of the campaign, we were thrown into a situation in a village where we were able to diagnose patients. I could not have ever imagined doing that during my educational career if it were not for this program. It was amazing and also sad. These patients were suffering so much and My group was only around for a week. We also went to schools which was equally unbelievable. The kids at the schools would run up and hug me for no reason other than to be happy to see some stranger who has come to visit them. How fortunate am I to have experienced such happiness? Families and faculty were so thankful for the four hours a day that we provided in service and it was truly humbling to see. If that weren't enough of an experience to express how amazing this trip was, there was also the sites. Antigua is gorgeous and the people there are so warm and friendly especially those individuals at Maximo Nivel. I felt right at home while working with them and I never wanted to leave that city after seeing how beautiful it was. This trip went beyond expectations and I would recommend it to anyone in the medical field. There was plenty of opportunity to learn about medicine and also about the people there. Thank you IVHQ and Maximo Nivel for this chance to see a new part of the world, learn more about my passion, and help others in need!