Classic Service Learning Trip (SLT)
by MEDLIFE
Program Overview
Classic Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long, immersive educational journeys to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Tanzania. During these trips, volunteers actively collaborate with local communities on various development projects, including constructing homes, improving access to clean water, and participating in mobile medical clinics that provide essential healthcare to underserve...
Classic Service Learning Trips (SLTs) are week-long, immersive educational journeys to Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Tanzania. During these trips, volunteers actively collaborate with local communities on various development projects, including constructing homes, improving access to clean water, and participating in mobile medical clinics that provide essential healthcare to underserved areas.
These trips offer a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the communities that MEDLIFE supports, allowing volunteers to witness firsthand the challenges faced by those living in extreme poverty. By working side by side with locals, volunteers not only gain invaluable insights into global health and development but also contribute directly to impactful projects that foster long-term, s...
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What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Summer
- Winter
- Education
- Health
- Health Care
- Health Education
- Medicine
Updated May 5, 2026
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica
- Quito, Ecuador
- Riobamba, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Other
Application Procedures
- Other
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
- Alternative Spring Break
- Summer
- Winter
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We are so excited you are thinking of volunteering on a MEDLIFE Service Learning Trip! To register for a trip, visit our Upcoming Trips page, select your preferred dates, fill out your details, and pay the $200 non-refundable deposit. Your spot on the Service Learning Trip will be reserved!
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