JOIN A TEAM

INSPIRING HOPE STARTS WITH YOU.

Every year, dedicated home and health care teams travel to serve communities in need - and you could be one of them.  All it takes is compassion, a willing heart, and the drive to give your time and energy to create an impact in someone else’s life.

We operate three specialized teams, each dedicated to transforming lives:

• Homes Teams: Bringing health and safety to impoverished families in the Chimaltenango region, these teams install smoke-free stoves and water filters, improving air quality and access to clean water.

• Clinical Teams: Comprised of internists, pediatricians, dermatologists, pulmonologists, psychologists, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, and pharmacists, these teams establish one-week clinics, delivering essential medical care to those in need.

• Surgical Teams: Featuring highly skilled surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians, these teams provide world-class, specialized procedures—completely free of charge—to patients who otherwise would not have access to life-changing surgeries.

  Take that first step, get on the bus and JOIN a team.  Be the hope someone is waiting for!

Team Thankful 2026
April 11 - 19
Homes, Clinic and Surgical

About the Experience:

Amid Guatemala’s rich history and warm hospitality, Team Thankful turns gratitude into action. In Chimaltenango, you’ll install stoves and water filters. While in Retalhuleu, you will join our clinic and assist in life-changing surgeries.

What You’ll Do:

• Install stoves and water filters in family homes.

• Assist in essential medical care and surgeries.

• Connect deeply with local families through shared stories and gratitude.

The Impact We Leave Behind:

Access to clean water and smoke-free cooking conditions reduces health risks for vulnerable families. Medical clinics become stronger, and life-saving surgeries ensure brighter futures, leaving a deep and lasting impact on the community.

Daily Itinerary Overview:

Working days start with stove and water filter installations or clinic shifts. Experience profound gratitude while hearing personal stories from local families. Evenings are filled with team reflections, gratitude-sharing circles, and fun social events.

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Team Humanity 2026
May 10 - May 15
Surgical 

About the Experience:

Join Team Humanity, a 100% Guatemalan surgical team, for a powerful and compassionate service experience in Retalhuleu. In this vibrant region, rich in culture and resilience, you’ll witness firsthand the impact of accessible healthcare. This team serves with heart, skill, and deep commitment to their own communities—bringing hope and healing to those who need it most. Along the way, you’ll build meaningful connections and experience moments that will stay with you for a lifetime.

What You’ll Do: 

• Support a local surgical team providing essential medical care to underserved communities. Work alongside Guatemalan healthcare professionals and community leaders, contributing to life-changing procedures and patient care.

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

Together, we help improve quality of life through access to safe surgical care, while strengthening local medical capacity and empowering communities for a healthier future

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Days are centered around surgical care and patient support, with opportunities to connect with the local team and community. Evenings include reflection, team bonding, and meaningful conversations about the impact of the work.

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Team Excellence 2026
June 6 - 14, 2026
Homes 

About the Experience:

Join Team Excellence in Guatemala, land of volcanoes and vibrant markets. This team serves with drive and love. You’ll install stoves and water filters in Chimaltenango and Santa Catarina Palopó, creating healthier living environments. Families will open their homes and hearts to you, so you can share a moment you will treasure forever, leaving not only an impact behind but life-long memories.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Install stoves and water filters in homes. 

• Work alongside local leaders to improve living conditions. 

• Develop meaningful connections through shared service experiences. 

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

Our team leaves behind stronger communities through improved health, reduced respiratory issues, and safer homes. Local leaders gain tools and knowledge for future improvements, creating a foundation for long-term community development.

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Service projects in the morning focus on stove installation and community development. Volunteers work side by side with local families, sharing stories and building trust. Evenings are dedicated to team-building games, gratitude-sharing circles, and profound connections. 

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Team Joy 2026
June 20 - 27, 2026
Homes and Clinic

About the Experience:

Discover the joy of service while exploring Guatemala’s vibrant culture. Team Joy focuses on bringing happiness and health to families by installing stoves and water filters in Chimaltenango and Santa Catarina Palopó, and setting up a clinic in Chimaltenango.

What You’ll Do: 

• Install stoves and water filters in homes.

• Set up a clinic and provide access to medical care for locals.

• Share stories, laughter, and experiences with local families.

• Build lasting bonds through meaningful service.

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

We leave behind healthier homes, cleaner air, and safer living environments. Our service brings smiles, hope, and unforgettable memories for both the community and volunteers.

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Spend your days dedicated to stove installations and clinic work. Evenings are filled with team reflections, gratitude-sharing circles, and fun social events.

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Team Heart 2026
July 18 - 26, 2026
Homes, Clinic and Surgical

About the Experience:

Lead with compassion as you support families through service. Team Heart works on stove installations in Chimaltenango and Santa Catarina Palopó and sets up a clinic in Chimaltenango.

What You’ll Do: 

• Install stoves and water filters in homes.

• Set up a clinic and provide access to medical care for locals.

• Create bonds through service-driven experiences.

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

Cleaner homes, better health, and stronger community support systems. Families experience care and compassion, fostering lasting change.

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Spend your days dedicated to stove installations and clinic work. Evenings are filled with team reflections, gratitude-sharing circles, and fun social events. 

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Team Honor 2026
August 5 - 9, 2026
Homes 

About the Experience:

Join Team Honor in Guatemala, a country rich in culture, resilience, and breathtaking landscapes. Founded by students with a passion for service and inspired by a powerful legacy, this team is driven by purpose, compassion, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Throughout this journey, you’ll work hand in hand with local families to install safe and efficient stoves, helping create healthier home environments. As families welcome you into their lives, you’ll experience moments of connection that go far beyond service—building friendships, honoring stories, and creating memories that will stay with you forever.

This trip is not only about the work we do, but the legacy we carry forward and the community we build together.

What You’ll Do: 

• Install safe, efficient stoves in family homes.

• Learn about the health and environmental impact of clean cooking solutions.

• Collaborate with local leaders and communities.

• Build meaningful connections through shared service and cultural exchange.

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

Team Honor helps create safer, healthier homes by reducing exposure to harmful smoke and lowering the risk of respiratory illness and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Beyond the physical impact, this experience empowers both volunteers and families—fostering cross-cultural understanding, inspiring future service, and continuing a legacy rooted in care, unity, and compassion.

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Each morning, volunteers engage in hands-on service, working alongside local families to install stoves and improve living conditions. These moments are filled with collaboration, learning, and shared purpose.

Afternoons and evenings are dedicated to reflection and connection—through group activities, meaningful conversations, and moments of gratitude that deepen the experience. Together, the team builds not only stoves, but lasting bonds and a shared sense of impact.

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Team Hope 2026
September 5 - September 13
Homes, Clinic, and Surgical

About the Experience:

Be a beacon of hope for communities in need. Team Hope, IEP’s biggest team, impacts every single pillar through stove installations and water filters and a team that builds amazing projects that impact our communities, while also setting up a clinic and a hospital performing life-changing surgeries.

What You’ll Do:

• Install stoves and water filters in homes. 

• Build and develop projects that impact our communities. 

• Set up a clinic and provide access to medical care for locals. 

• Work at a local hospital performing life-changing surgeries.  

• Share encouragement and hope through personal connections. 

The Impact We Leave Behind:

Our work ensures safer homes, better health, and brighter futures. Volunteers bring hope and lasting solutions to families and communities.

Daily Itinerary Overview:

Spend your days dedicated to stove installations, building projects, performing clinic work, or surgeries. Evenings are filled with team reflections, gratitude-sharing circles, and fun social events. 

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Team Gratitude 2026
November 18 - 22
Homes & High School Graduation

About the Experience:

Experience the beauty of giving back with Team Gratitude. Dedicated to home improvement, this team installs stoves and water filters in Chimaltenango, creating safer and healthier living conditions. Join us in celebrating our High School graduates and witness first-hand the impact that our education program has in the community.

What You’ll Do: 

• Install stoves and water filters in family homes. 

• Participate in our High School graduation. 

• Learn from locals through shared experiences.

• Develop meaningful relationships through service.

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

Healthier families, safer homes, and a legacy of service filled with gratitude. Volunteers experience the joy of giving back while creating a lasting impact.

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Spend your days transforming homes through stove and water filter installations. Connect with locals and share stories of resilience. Evenings include heartfelt team reflections and gratitude celebrations.

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