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 Joy 2025
June 21 - 29, 2025
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.
  

Join Us or Sponsor Team Joy

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Team Heart
July 19 - 27, 2025
Homes and Clinic

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.

Join Us or Sponsor Team Heart

Support Team Heart

Team Hope 2025
August 30 - September 7
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. 

• 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. 

Join Us or Sponsor Team Hope

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Team Gratitude 2025
November 19 - 23
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.

Join Us or Sponsor Team Gratitude

Support Team Gratitude

Team Mindful 2026
January 17 - 24
Homes 

About the Experience: 

Guatemala offers more than scenic volcanoes and breathtaking lakes, it offers space to heal, reflect, and serve. Team Mindful is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines the heart-opening impact of social work with the soul-nourishing power of retreat. Throughout the week, you'll find transformation inside and out as you serve communities surrounding Lake Atitlán and reconnect with yourself through yoga, sound baths, and intentional stillness.

What You’ll Do: 

• Install stoves and water filters in homes, improving health and well-being.

• Engage with local families, hear their stories, and build authentic connections.

• Practice daily yoga and mindfulness in beautiful natural settings.

• Participate in grounding wellness activities like sound healing and cold immersion.
  

Join Us or Sponsor Team Mindful

Team Synergy 2026
February 15 - 20
Homes & Clinic

About the Experience:

Experience Guatemala’s vibrant culture and deep-rooted traditions while creating lasting change. Team Synergy installs stoves and water filters while supporting medical clinics in Palopó, a picturesque community surrounded by stunning volcanic landscapes.

What You’ll Do: 

• Install essential stoves and water filters in homes.

• Assist in local medical clinics offering essential care.

• Connect with families, listen to their stories, and experience heartfelt exchanges.

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

We create healthier homes by reducing indoor air pollution and providing clean drinking water. Families enjoy better health, and local clinics receive crucial volunteer support, leaving a sustainable impact on the well-being of the community. 

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Working days start with home 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. 

Join Us or Sponsor Team Synergy

Team Legacy 2026
March 7 - 14 
Homes & Clinic

About the Experience:

In the heart of Guatemala’s highlands, where traditions meet resilience, Team Legacy creates a ripple effect of hope. Working in Chimaltenango, you’ll install stoves, provide clean water filters, and support our medical clinic. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Build and install stoves and water filters. 

• Support community health initiatives. 

• Form meaningful relationships with local families while working together. 

The Impact We Leave Behind: 

Each stove installed reduces respiratory illnesses and increases life expectancy. Local clinics gain much-needed resources, and the personal connections built with families ensure a lasting legacy of improved health and opportunity. 

Daily Itinerary Overview: 

Mornings begin with community stove installation projects or clinic shifts. Engage deeply with families by sharing stories and creating memories. Evenings feature team reflections, gratitude-sharing circles, and fun social events.   

Join Us or Sponsor Team Legacy

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.

Join Us or Sponsor Team Thankful