Changing the world one smile at a time

The 2026 Nuevas Sonrisas service trip to Guatemala is scheduled April 11 – April 19, 2026

Trip Basics

  • Trip Dates: April 11 – April 19, 2026
  • Trip cost: $550 + airfare (financial aid may be available)
  • Team Meetings in Portland, OR are usually held on Saturdays, 9 – 11 am. Keep an eye on this page for the schedule.

 Typical Trip Outline

This is an example of a typical week. Always refer to your trip documents for up-to-date information.

  • Day 1, Saturday: Arrive for our first team meeting at 5pm in Guatemala City.
  • Day 2, Sunday: Travel together to Santa Catarina Mita, aka Catocha. Prepare for the service week.
  • Days 3-7, Monday-Friday: Service days.
  • Day 8, Saturday: Travel together to Guatemala City for those with early departure, then on to Antigua for post trip relaxation.
  • Day 9, Sunday: Departure: you are on your own.

We are an all-volunteer managed organization, There is no paid staff to make arrangements.

Volunteers Needed!

We accept applications for volunteer positions all year long. The exact number of volunteers needed for each position is determined in collaboration with our Guatemalan colleagues and is announced about 3 months before the trip.

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Please fill our application form.

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