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Expeditions

How to Join an Expedition

  1. Call the expedition's point of contact to receive permission, do not click the Register button until you have received permission. 

  2. Register for your expedition and submit your deposit.

  3. Prepare for your expedition by following these instructions.

Upcoming Expeditions

Guatemala

Guatemala Expeditions 2025

March 1 - 9

Team 1 - Medical Team with WSU Nursing School
Point of Contact: Katie Walther (801) 669-3173
Point of Contact: Jamie Wankier 801-860-4485

Medical and Support Staff needed!

May 31 - June 8

Team 2 - Medical Team and Midwife Conference
Point of Contact: Katie Walther  (801) 669-3173
 

Medical and Support Staff needed!

July 12 - 20

Team 3 - Youth and Family Education/Vision Screening Team
Point of Contact: Katie Walther (801) 669-3173
Point of Contact: David Brown  (801)-946-6819

 Open to youth over age 14 and families and individuals ready to teach children and test vision.

August 16 - 24

Team 4 - Medical Team & RMU DPT Students
Point of Contact: Katie Walther (801) 669-3173
Point of Contact: Lynda Martin (801) 472-6484

Medical and Support Staff needed!

November 8 - 16

Team 5 - Medical Team
Point of Contact: Katie Walther (801) 669-3173
Point of Contact: Steve Schiess (435) 757-7126

Medical and Support Staff needed!

Haiti

Those interested in volunteering in Haiti should contact Kathleen Bowen with Giving Saves.

Kathleen Bowen - (801) 360-1725, khbutut@yahoo.com

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Wendover, UT

August

Exact date TBD

Medical Team Day Trip

Point of Contact: Katie Walther (801) 669-3173

Register

Medical and Support Staff needed!

July
Exact date TBD

Medical Team Day Trip

Point of Contact: Katie Walther (801) 669-3173

Register

Medical and Support Staff needed!

Preparing For Your Expedition

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The original copy of these forms can be turned into your Team Leader or Mailed to our PO Box.

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Humanitize Expeditions

PO Box 264

Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

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4 weeks before your expedition:​​

  • Exchange Money to Guatemalan Quetzales (You will have time the last day to shop in the market. Things are relatively inexpensive, bring however much you feel you will spend)

  • Guatemala location is Hogares Seguros Para Niños in Los Robles

  • Emergency contact is Katie Walther 801-669-3173

1 week before your expedition:

  • Post about your upcoming expedition on Facebook--tell others to "Like" H.E. to get updates while you're gone

  • Call Credit Card (if applicable) to notify of travel

  • Attend packing day for checked bag (it will be filled with 50 pounds of supplies)

  • Make 2 copies of your passport and flight itinerary.

    • Leave one copy with your family​

    • Bring a printed copy with you

  • Check weather conditions 

  • Pack your bags!! (Packing List)

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Questions? Contact Us

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