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Volunteer With Children in the Mayan Highlands of Guatemala
Global Dental Relief's Guatemala clinic kicks off in Antigua, the ancient Spanish colonial capital of Central America and Mexico. The first day in Antigua is spent walking cobblestone streets and learning about the vast history of this ancient capital. After Antigua, we begin the journey overland into the Mayan Highlands to set up our dental clinic. Spanish is only one of the languages spoken ...
Global Dental Relief's Guatemala clinic kicks off in Antigua, the ancient Spanish colonial capital of Central America and Mexico. The first day in Antigua is spent walking cobblestone streets and learning about the vast history of this ancient capital. After Antigua, we begin the journey overland into the Mayan Highlands to set up our dental clinic. Spanish is only one of the languages spoken by our patients and their families, hundreds of indigenous languages are spoken throughout the region. Volunteers tend to pick up a few phrases and practice any Spanish during their work here. The six-day clinic provides essential dental and oral hygiene care to Mayan children. Lines often form before the clinic opens, with eager mothers and children awaiting their turn. After the clinic each ...
Program Highlights
Providing first time dental care to indigenous children of the Mayan Highlands * Being immersed in the local culture of the Mayan people
Being immersed in the local culture of the Mayan people
Helping hundreds of children live a healthier life
Being a part of something greater than yourself
Choose between clinics held in historic Antigua and rural San Martin Jilotepeque
Quick Details
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Rural Areas, Guatemala
- 1-2 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Dental
- Disaster Relief
- Education
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- All Nationalities
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Guatemala dental clinic
by: Thomas Kammer DDS - United StatesProgram: Volunteer With Children in the Mayan Highlands of GuatemalaAntigua is a wonderful village/town up in the hills at 5000ft. full of Old World Spanish architecture, culture and hospitality. Our clinic was located in a village a few miles away {Ciudad Vieja} and we saw/treated the school kids [and some of their teachers] of the village. The towns' mayor came to lunch with us and expressed his appreciation for our efforts. The towns people couldn't have been more welcoming! GDR equips and supplies the clinic in a first rate fashion allowing us dental volun...
A rewarding and magical experience in Guatemala
by: SabrinaProgram: Volunteer With Children in the Mayan Highlands of GuatemalaThis was not the first time that I had volunteered with Global Dental Relief in the Mayan Highlands of Guatemala but each time the experience brings so much more. The volunteers on each trip always make it so fun and everyone always gets along so well. The trip leaders are so organized and are available 24/7 for anything that you can think of. As a dental hygienist, being able to give back to children in need of dental treatment is beyond words. The smiles, hugs and appreciation received by...
experiencing the culture and making a difference with children in guatamala
by: Pat - denverProgram: Volunteer With Children in the Mayan Highlands of GuatemalaI Have done two trips to guatamala with Global Dental as a non dental volunteer..I have done a lot of travel and find their attention to detail excellent..their mission valuable and experience prices less.. can't recommend them enough
Program Details
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Locations
- Antigua, Guatemala
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Dental
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Some Program Activity Costs
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Written Application
- Online Application
- Other
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