Peruvian Andes Medical & Dental Mission (PE0726c)

Join a Life-Changing Medical & Dental Mission in the Andes!
Are you ready to make a real impact? Travel with CERT International to the breathtaking Andes Mountains, where rural farming communities have little to no access to healthcare—and where hope is needed most.

You don’t have to be a medical or dental professional to make a difference! We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and ages (children 10+ included). Whether you’re assisting in clinics, offering compassion, or sharing the love of Christ, your presence matters.

**Please Note** High Elevations varying from 11,000 - 14,000ft (Team members are responsible for taking whatever precautions they deem necessary).

What You’ll Experience:

• Provide essential medical and dental care to underserved communities.
• Partner with local Cusco churches and missionaries to bring healing and hope.
• (Subject to Schedule) Serve at a local orphanage, making a difference in children's lives.
• Immerse yourself in a culture rich in history and hospitality.
• Stay comfortably in a local Cusco hotel (double occupancy).

We’ll journey into remote villages each day to set up free medical and dental clinics, offering care from morning to late afternoon. This mission trip isn’t just about providing treatment—it’s about changing lives and sharing the love of Christ in tangible ways. Be part of something bigger. Be the hands and feet of Jesus.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ONCE YOU ARE APPROVED

• VACCINES REQUIRED - NONE. The CDC has recommended a Yellow Fever vaccination. (check your CDC link often). Suggest having a current tetanus, Hep. A and Hep B. 
• MEDICATIONS REQUIRED - NONE. Suggest Altitude Sickness medication.
• VISA REQUIRED - NONE.
• LIABILITY RELEASE - YES. Sign and returned to CERT. The "Form" is included with your information pack after.
• BACKGROUND CHECK - YES. All applications received on or after January 1, 2026 must submit a "Background Check". CERT will send you a LINK to follow. $0.00 US Citizens, There is a fee for Canadian or other countries.

How to join the Team

The first time you apply with CERT, you will be asked to "Create an Account". This is your access to all of our Opportunities, Fundraising, payments, and instructions. If you are fundraising, we provide a webpage and a place for donors to give towards your goal.

APPLY
This is the first step. After you press APPLY, you need to answer a few questions about yourself. You must fill out the Registration Application questions for Approval. Once completed, select APPLY at the bottom of the page. Your status is now PENDING.

PENDING
Great, the first step is done. One of our leaders will look at your Registration Application and contact you within a couple of work days on how to proceed.
You may be asked for more details. You will receive an email with additional instructions. If the Team has openings, you will be APPROVED.
If the Team is full, you may remain PENDING and be put on a waiting list for a possible opening. Or, you can withdraw and select another opportunity.

• Complete the ONLINE TEAM APPLICATION at https://certinternational.org/team-application/
  You will need your Passport for some of the entries.
• Status of APPROVED means you have been placed on the Team. See APPROVED below.

APPROVED
You are almost there. Approval is the next step in the application process. We have a place for you on the Team. To secure your spot, you must submit a completed application (if you haven't already) and a $250 deposit. Team sizes may be limited. We suggest you do this as soon as possible. You can lose your spot if you wait. After we receive the deposit, a Team Package will be mailed containing a Trip Manual, a T-shirt, and a devotional journal.

• If you have not completed the Online Team Application, locate it in RESOURCES at the bottom of the page.
  One Application is good for all your trips. It's kept on file for any future opportunities you sign up for.
• Pay your $250 deposit through the Make a Payment link. Coupons or discounts can not be used for deposits.
  • $150 is refundable up to 30 days before the trip start date.
• If you cancel with less than 30 days to the start date, the deposit is non-refundable. The Payment Policy can be found under the FORMS tab.

Trip Cost: $1,950 + Airfare // *This trip can be combined with the previous week's trip to Puerto Maldonado for the reduced price of $3,400*
{An optional Machu Picchu trip is available on the second Saturday for an additional cost (not facilitated by CERT).}

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.