MEDLIFE is an independently operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working alongside low-income communities across Latin America and Africa to improve access to medicine, education, and community development. All resources are reinvested in advancing our mission and impact.

Through your Service Learning Trip (SLT) in Antigua, Guatemala, you’ll experience this mission firsthand by learning from and working alongside local communities. At the heart of MEDLIFE is developing leaders—both students and community leaders—who create meaningful, lasting change.

Day 1 & 2 · Arrival in Antigua + Orientation

Arrive at La Aurora International Airport (GUA) between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, where a MEDLIFE associate will meet you for your transfer to the hotel. On Sunday, your Trip Leader will guide a walking tour of Antigua, and in the evening you'll attend your SLT orientation and safety briefing, receive your PPE, and learn about the week's agenda and Mobile Clinics.

Day 3 · Reality Tour

After breakfast, join the Reality Tour to understand the daily challenges of MEDLIFE's partner communities in Guatemala. Often a volunteer's first glimpse into extreme poverty, this tour leaves a profound impact, immersing you in the region's culture and history and fostering the cultural awareness needed to serve international communities effectively.

Days 4–7 · Mobile Clinics & Project

Each day, travel to a different community around Antigua for Mobile Clinics, working alongside local health professionals at rotating stations. Evenings include Post-Clinic Activities, with free time to explore Antigua when available.

Day 8 & 9 · Optional Lake Atitlán Cultural Journey — Mayan Villages & Volcano Views Day Trip + Departure

Make the most of your trip! Join us for an optional Lake Atitlán, Mayan Villages & Volcano Views full day to delve deeper into Guatemala's wonders. Sunday is departure day, unless you've chosen to extend your stay.