Join Us
We are looking for individuals who welcome a challenging work environment and are adaptable team players. The primary reason we are there is to deliver the best patient care.
Who is Needed?
Medical Personnel
Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses (OR, Recovery room), Audiologists (Guatemala only).
Non-Medical Personnel
Hearing Clinic support, Translators (Guatemala only), General Support (The Gambia only).
What is an average day like in Guatemala?
The average day begins with an early morning start with 18 to 20 surgeries scheduled for the day. Surgeries and recovery are generally finished by 5 pm.
The hearing clinic opens at 9 am and will see about 14 patients a day.
When there is free time, volunteers explore the local area and its markets, shops and restaurants.
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Guatemala Mission
Make an Impact in Guatemala
Antigua is one of the oldest Spanish settlements in
central America. It supports a mix of local Guatemalan as well as foreign tourist activity. It is surrounded by several volcanoes, including one active, yielding a spectacular setting. It has a large hospital with 8 operating rooms. Unique to Medicos en Accion is a program offering hearing clinics and providing hearing aids.
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To explore what to expect on this mission click the
day in the life button.
Next Mission: January 23 to February 7, 2026
Application Deadline: September 21, 2025.
What is an average day like in The Gambia?
The average day begins with an early morning walk to the hospital. Surgeries begin around 8am and sometimes continue into the evening. Weeknight dinners are at restaurants close to our hotel, or perhaps at the hotel itself, so the team can relax together and socialize.
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The Gambia Mission
Make a difference in The Gambia
The Gambia, a developing country on the west coast of Africa. Medicos is focusing its work on adult head and neck and complex paediatric surgeries. These are life-changing procedures which allow young children to finally attend school and adults to resume not only their work but their places in their communities. For further information about joining the Gambia Mission, please contact us.
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