Peru - Jungle Medical & Dental Mission (PE0525)

Embark on a Life-Changing Adventure with CERT International!

Are you ready to make a real difference? Join CERT International on a medical and dental mission deep into the Amazon jungle, where remote villages along the Madre de Dios River have little to no access to healthcare. This is your chance to bring hope, healing, and the love of Christ to communities in need.

You don’t have to be a medical or dental professional to make a difference! We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and ages (children 12+ included). Whether you’re assisting in clinics, offering compassion, or sharing the love of Christ, your presence matters.

What You’ll Experience:

• Travel up the Madre de Dios River by boat for several hours to reach remote villages.
• Provide free medical and dental care in jungle communities.
• Stay in Puerto Maldonado, serving the city’s underserved populations.
• Camp in the Amazon with tents and sleeping mats provided (bring your own blanket and pillow).
• Experience the climate and ecosystem of the rainforest—strong insect repellent is a must!
• Enjoy free time exploring Puerto Maldonado and shopping for souvenirs.
• Optional ecotourism on Saturday, May 31st (for those departing Sunday).

Team members will fly into Puerto Maldonado and travel by bus and boat to set up free medical and dental clinics, serving from morning to late afternoon. This mission is an adventure in faith, service, and resilience—a chance to be the hands and feet of Jesus where few have gone before.

Application Process
Acceptance is only one step in the application process. To secure your spot on a team, you must submit a completed application and a $250 deposit. Team sizes may be limited.
To apply, select the APPLY button (above right) for this opportunity.

Application Options:

• Complete the Online Team Application under RESOURCES.
  OR
• Download, print, and mail the Team Application found in your FORMS folder.

Deposit Submission:

• Pay the $250 deposit through the Make a Payment link.
• The deposit is refundable up to 30 days before the trip.
• If you cancel after April 23, 2025, the deposit is non-refundable.

Important Information:

• RECOMMENDED MEDICATION - There is a higher risk of Malaria in the jungle regions of Peru. Medication is recommended. Consult your doctor.
• RECOMMENDED VACCINE - The CDC has recommended a Yellow Fever vaccination. (There are currently no widespread breakouts)
• POSSIBLE EXPOSURE – Mosquitos carrying Dengue Fever may be present.

 
Trip Cost: $1,950 + Airfare
Included:

• In-country accommodations, transportation, and meals.
• Traveler’s medical insurance.
• Cost-share of medical supplies and clinic expenses.

Not Included:

• Personal shopping and sightseeing.
• Airfare (varies by departure location and booking date).

No prior training is required for this trip. A team manual will be provided before departure. Training includes:

• Pre-field preparation through the CERT Team Manual, a mission-specific guide, a pre-trip devotional, and ongoing communication with our office and team leader.
• On-field orientation and training at the ministry site.