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Incredibly memorable and super educational. I was always comfortable and never felt unsafe. Our guide Rubit and her assistant Nico were incredibly caring, super knowledgeable, and made the experience as good as it was. Thank you for everything!

Summer - Lima SLT Mobile Clinic - Aug 22 - Aug 30

It was a very fulfilling trip! Inspiring to see the very welcoming community leaders work to help their people. It was an immense pleasure to work alongside them and the healthcare professionals and learn from them!

Summer - Lima SLT Mobile Clinic - Jun 20 - Jun 28

The whole trip was amazing, our guides, trip leaders, the Medical professionals, the food, the communities, were all amazing to be with and experienced. I've learned a lot, met new friends, and overall loved it all. Thank you Medlife for this opportunity and I hope to continue with further trips.

Summer - Cusco SLT Mobile Clinic - Aug 15 - Aug 23 (Mercy Dobbs Ferry)

It was such an amazing experience! It was very organized and there was great clinical exposure and volunteering activities! Would recommend to anyone!

Summer - Lima SLT Mobile Clinic - May 02 - May 10

Had an amazing experience working with Medlife. There is so much dedication, passion, and education within the organization and had the best volunteer experience. 

Spring - Lima SLT Mobile Clinic - Mar 07 - Mar 15

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Our mission is to build a worldwide Movement empowering the underserved in their fight for equal access to healthcare, education, and a safe home. To achieve our mission, we take a different approach to international medical relief: listening, collaborating, prioritizing sustainability, and always following-up.

MEDLIFE Movement

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 Cusco, 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.

Cusco, Peru

Flights

Tips

Pre-Post accommodation

Optional excursions

Weekend meals

Cancellation insurance

Materials & Resources

8-nights dorm room accommodation for 6 to 9 people, exclusively with MEDLIFE participants

Accommodation 

3 meals a day are provided Monday-Friday, along with breakfast provided on the weekends.

Meals

To and from the airport (within the established schedule), and to SLT activities.

Transportation

English-speaking Leader

Safety equipment

The insurance requires a $250 payment as a deductible for coverage.

Travel health insurance

Arrive to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) between 5 am and 2 pm. A MEDLIFE associate will be waiting for you outside of the airport with a MEDLIFE sign. Take the rest of the day to rest and acclimatize to Cusco’s altitude. Meals are not provided today, but there are restaurants nearby.

Arrival to Cusco

Day 1

Today, join a walking tour led by a MEDLIFE Trip Leader through South America's most beautiful city. Discover the route from the hotel to Plaza de Armas, receive tips on currency exchange, and get recommendations for dining and attractions during your free time throughout the week. The tour concludes at Plaza de Armas, leaving the afternoon free to enjoy lunch and explore the historic district. In the evening, gather in the hotel conference room for a briefing on the week's activities and safety recommendations.&nbsp;

Walking Tour & Orientation

Day 2

Today head out on a full-day Cusco Reality Tour that will help get you oriented to the geographical, political, and social realities of the region. During the tour, you will visit various districts of Cusco before stopping at a primary school to discuss the relationship between poverty and education. You will then head to a regional hospital to learn about the Peruvian healthcare system. For lunch, volunteers will picnic at Mirador Taray (weather permitting), overlooking the Sacred Valley. Return to the hostel and have some time to rest and relax.

Reality Tour

Day 3

Volunteers will join medical Mobile Clinics in various communities in Cusco. Each day, a different community will host the clinic. Upon arrival, volunteers unload supplies and meet health professionals for a brief training session before the clinic opens at 8-9 am. Patients go through triage, educational talks, consultations, and pharmacy visits until the lunch break at 11:30 am. Afternoon stations follow until clinic closure between 1-3 pm, depending on patient volume. Evenings include interactive activities before dinner. On free days, volunteers can explore the city.

Mobile Clinic

Day 4-6

The final day of the Service Learning trip will be spent in a MEDLIFE partner community, volunteering on a development initiative. Projects may include activities such as home renovations, fuel-efficient stoves, or building a greenhouse!After the project has been completed, take part in an inauguration with the community to celebrate all that you’ve achieved!We’ll return to the hostel around 2:30 pm-4:00 pm for a short reflection and debrief with the MEDLIFE team to wrap up the week.

Development Project

Day 7

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/1.2.%20FD%20-%20Cusco%20_%20Machu%20Picchu%20Experience%2024-25.pdf">Exploring Machu Picchu</a> &nbsp;(Full day experience), spend a full day learning about the historic ruins of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been astonishing archeologists and travelers for years.

Optional Tourism Activities

Day 8

Continue exploring Peru or return home.&nbsp;Depart Cusco anytime between 5 am and 2 pm.

Onward Travel

Day 9

By signing up for a Service Learning Trip with MEDLIFE, you agree to the following <a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/Operations/Documents/Booking%20Terms%20and%20Requirements%20College.pdf">terms and conditions.</a>

Booking Terms and Conditions

Winter - PAST Cusco SLT Mobile Clinic - Dec 28 - Jan 05

Cusco SLT - Mobile Clinic

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/1.2.%20FD%20-%20Cusco%20_%20Machu%20Picchu%20Experience%2024-25.pdf">Exploring Machu Picchu</a> &nbsp;(Full day experience), spend a full day learning about the historic ruins of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been astonishing archeologists and travelers for years.

Full Day Cusco - Machu Picchu Experience

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/Andes%20Adventure_%20Machu%20Picchu%20&amp;%20Rainbow%20Peak.pdf">Andes Adventure: Machu Picchu &amp; Rainbow Peak</a>, This Epic Trip will take you on an educational journey through the history of Peru, with visits to the unmissable highlights of Peru’s Sacred Valley, and of course Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu & Andes Adventure 5D/4N

<a target="_blank" href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/Exploring%20Puerto%20Maldonado_%20Amazonian%20Paradise.pdf">Exploring Puerto Maldonado: Amazonian Paradise</a>, Wildlife Observation: Discover diverse wildlife such as caimans, capybaras, giant otters, various primate species, and perhaps even jaguars and tapirs in their natural habitat.

Amazonian Paradise 4D/3N

Upgrade your accommodation experience from a shared dormitory to a private double room. Enjoy enhanced comfort and privacy during your week. Limited capacity. Price is per person.

Upgrade to double room

Upgrade your accommodation experience from a shared dormitory to a private single room. Enjoy enhanced comfort and privacy during your week. Limited capacity.

Upgrade to single room

If you arrive outside the recommended pickup/dropoff timeframe from/to the airport, you will need to request additional airport transportation. Please select this option if this applies to you.

Additional airport transportation

Pre Night Dorm Cusco

Winter - PAST Cusco SLT Mobile Clinic - Jan 04 - Jan 12

Upgrade your accommodation experience from a shared dormitory to a private double room. Enjoy enhanced comfort and privacy during your week. Limited capacity.

Pre Night - Murray University

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 Tamarindo, Costa Rica, 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.

Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

8-nights dorm room accommodation for 6 to 9 people, exclusively with MEDLIFE participants.

Arrive at Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport (LIR) between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. A MEDLIFE representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation. You will have time to relax, settle in, and then head out to explore. Meals aren’t included today, but you can enjoy a tasty dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.

Arrival to Liberia

Your Trip Leader will take you on a walking tour of Tamarindo, giving you a chance to learn about the local way of life. The evening will be dedicated to an orientation meeting where we will distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), cover what to expect for the week, safety precautions, and a brief training course on our Mobile Clinics. Meals are not included today, but there are lots of great places to eat nearby.

Orientation Day

During a MEDLIFE Reality Tour, volunteers accompany staff to partner communities, gaining insight into their daily challenges and exposure to extreme poverty for the first time. It's a pivotal experience, aiming to foster cultural awareness and sensitivity crucial for serving communities abroad.

Volunteers support daily Mobile Clinics in various communities near Tamarindo, each lasting from 8-9 am to 1-3 pm. Activities include triage, educational talks, and medical consultations, with volunteers assisting physicians and managing prescriptions. Evenings may feature post-clinic activities or free time to explore the city.

Today, join locals on a community project like home renovation or well construction, departing the hostel at 7:30 am. Wear suitable clothes. After completion, celebrate with the community. We'll return around 2:30-4:00 pm for reflection and debrief with the MEDLIFE team.

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/4.1%20%20FD%20-%20Tamarindo%20Full%20Day.pdf">Exploring Tamarindo - Guanacaste</a> (Full day experience), explore Costa Rica's natural beauty. Visit local coffee and cacao plantations to learn about their production process, then get up close to wildlife on our Sloth Bears Tour. Finally, marvel at the stunning Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls near Bagaces. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Continue exploring Costa Rica or return home.&nbsp;Depart Tamarindo anytime between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

Winter - PAST Tamarindo SLT Mobile Clinic - Jan 04-Jan12

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/Costa-Rica-San-Jose-Full-Day-Manuel-Antonio.pdf">Exploring Tamarindo - Guanacaste</a> (Full day Experience), explore Costa Rica's natural beauty. Visit local coffee and cacao plantations to learn about their production process, then get up close to wildlife on our Sloth Bears Tour. Finally, marvel at the stunning Llanos del Cortés Waterfalls near Bagaces. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Full Day Tamarindo- Exploring Guanacaste

Tamarindo SLT - Mobile Clinic

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/Pura%20Vida%20Expedition_%20From%20Rainforest%20to%20Surfboard.pdf">Pura Vida Expedition: From Rainforest to Surfboard</a>, experience the best of Costa Rica with our tour, combining the adventure of Hacienda Guachipelin with the excitement of surfing. Explore lush rainforests, relax in natural hot springs, and then hit the waves with expert instructors along the Pacific coast. It's the perfect blend of adrenaline and relaxation in Costa Rica's stunning landscapes.

Pura Vida Expedition 4D/3N

<a target='_blank' href="https://info.medlifemovement.org/hubfs/(OPS)%20Brochure/Arenal%20to%20Cartago_%20Rainforest%2c%20Ruins%20&amp;%20More.pdf">Arenal to Cartago: Rainforest, ruins &amp; more</a>, embark on an unforgettable journey through the natural wonders and rich cultural experiencesof Costa Rica. This 4-day adventure will take you from the tranquil town of La Fortuna, nestled inthe shadow of the Arenal Volcano, to the heart of indigenous Maleku culture.

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