July 17 - 25, 2027
Team Heart 2027
July 17 - 25, 2027
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, sets up a clinic in Chimaltenango, and supports a surgical team providing life-changing procedures in the region.
What You’ll Do:
Install stoves and water filters in homes.
Set up a clinic and provide access to medical care for locals.
Support and witness surgical efforts that bring critical, life-changing care to patients.
Create bonds through service-driven experiences.
The Impact We Leave Behind:
Cleaner homes, better health, and stronger community support systems. Through both clinical care and surgical interventions, families experience healing, hope, and compassion—fostering lasting change.
Daily Itinerary Overview:
Spend your days dedicated to stove installations, clinic work, and supporting surgical efforts in Chimaltenango. Evenings are filled with team reflections, gratitude-sharing circles, and fun social events.
The Story:
Team Heart began six years ago as a family-driven initiative dedicated to improving homes in Guatemala. Today, it stands as one of IEP’s largest teams, distinguished by the significant number of high school and college students who join us each year. By traveling in late July, our team provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in hands-on service, fostering cross-cultural connections and lasting impact. Team Heart is a beacon of hope for Guatemalan families, embodying positive change and compassionate outreach.
-Melanie and Thad Heartfield and Pam and Rene Larrave
* Volunteers that are under 18 years old of age must be accompanied by an adult during the whole duration of the trip.
