Changing the world one smile at a time
The date for the next Nuevas Sonrisas service trip is for the work week of February 22-26, 2027.
Trip Basics
- Trip Dates: February 22-26 work week. Volunteers need to arrive by Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Trip cost: $550 + airfare (financial aid may be available)
- First Dental Services Week Orientation: Hybrid meeting, in person or virtual, November 14th, from 9-11 am at St. Andrews Church, 3228 SW Sunset Blvd. Portland. For more information about the meeting, check the email that was sent out to all volunteers mid October. La primera reunión de orientación, en persona o virtualmente, para la Jornada Dental 2027 de NS será el 14 de noviembre, 9-11 am, . Para obtener más información sobre la reunión, consulta el correo electrónico que se envió a todos los voluntarios a mediados de octubre.
- Second Dental Services Week Orientation: at St Andrews Church, 3228 SW Sunset Blvd. Portland. Dates to be determined soon.
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.
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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.