At MEDLIFE, we're dedicated to building a global movement that empowers disadvantaged communities in their quest for equality in healthcare, education, and access to a safe home. As a volunteer in the Service Learning Trip (SLT) program in Peru, you'll contribute to development projects, participate in educational workshops, and provide free medical care to those in need. Additionally, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and understand other realities.

By signing up for a Service Learning Trip with MEDLIFE, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Please wait to book your flight until the trip has at least 14 confirmed participants. For updates or questions, please contact your Chapter Manager or email info@medlifemovement.org.

Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) where you will be greeted by a MEDLIFE staff member who will transport all volunteers from the airport to the hotel in the Miraflores district. They will help you check in and answer any questions you may have about your upcoming week.

We will begin the day with a Welcome Meeting to review our itinerary, discuss safety precautions, and get to know the MEDLIFE team. We will then head out for an Orientation Walk in Miraflores, one of Lima’s most upscale districts. You will notice the drastic wealth inequality when compared to the areas visited during the Reality Tour. In the afternoon, we will head to the city center where you will have a city tour through the old Lima history, after the visit we will head towards LUM Museum (Museum of Tolerance and Inclusion) to gain insight into some of Peru’s darkest moments from the recent past.

After breakfast in the hotel, we will depart for the Reality Tour for your first immersive experience in the urban settlements where MEDLIFE works. While in the communities, we will hold our first Engaged Education Roundtable Discussion to talk about the harsh realities of living in these settlements.

In the evening, we will have dinner at the hotel before experiencing Lima’s bohemian side with a Walking Tour through the colorful streets of Barranco. 

Wake up bright and early for your first day of volunteering on a Mobile Clinic! Staffed by local practitioners, our clinics offer basic medical treatment and preventative screenings to low-income patients. After returning to the hotel in the afternoon, we will hold our second Engaged Education Roundtable Discussion, focusing on the relationship between poverty and healthcare. 

After dinner, we will head to Lima’s Magic Water Circuit, where music, water, and laser lights are combined to create an impressive show.

Help MEDLIFE bring free healthcare to low-income communities with another day of volunteering on a Mobile Clinic. Upon arrival, we will work together to set up each station. Volunteers will spend the morning shadowing medical professionals as they provide treatment and identify patients in need of follow-up care. 

After a quick stop at the hotel, head to the airport for your domestic 1-hour flight to your next destination. Arrive in Cusco no later than 10:00pm and get ready for an exciting rest of the week!

This morning we will head to the community of Union Santa Fe for our third Engaged Education Roundtable Discussion. We will learn about MEDLIFE’s work in bringing safe housing and infrastructure to families. In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to connect with community members through a much beloved local activity: Soccer!

The final day of volunteering will be spent in the Sacred Valley, working on a Healthy Homes initiative. Projects may include constructing a greenhouse, building efficient fuel stoves, renovating homes, and more. 

After returning to the hotel, we will gather to reflect on all that you’ve experienced this week. You’ll be invited to consider how you can continue making a difference even once you’ve returned home.

Wake up early to catch the best views of the famed Inca fortress of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been astonishing travelers for years. Your historian guide will lead you on a tour of the ruins, visiting the temples, terraces, and all the best spots for photos. For those who’ve reserved in advance, there will be an optional trek to Machu Picchu mountain! After a day of exploring, the group will return to Cusco in the evening.

Please bear in mind that a copy of your passport is required for the purchase of Machu Picchu tickets. Availability is limited and tickets can only be guaranteed once issued. Lunch and dinner are not included today.

After a busy day of adventures, the journey has come to an end. Head to the airport today for onward travel or your flight home. We wish you safe and happy travels!