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Volunteers have participated in hundreds of missions since the 1970’s. Volunteers are members and non-members of PAMS, who travel to Perú at their own expense, motivated by a passion to help those in desperate need. Volunteers usually extend their mission trip to visit Perú's amazing tourist destinations such as Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and other areas.

Medical Volunteers include physicians, nurses, dentists, paramedics, medical students
Non-Medical Volunteers are individuals of all backgrounds that are motivated to help others.  

Please contact the Mission Director or Program Director to obtain more information about a specific mission.


MEDICAL MISSIONS SCHEDULED IN 2026

MISSION, LOCATION, DATES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MISSION INFORMATION & CONTACT

Andahuaylillas Mission

January 2026 (continuous)

Andahaylillas, Perú

Mission focus on pediatric health

  • Dental care for children and families
  • Education on importance of child oral hygiene 
  • Eye care to include vision tests
  • Provide reading glasses

Program Director:  Carlos Sanchez, MD

PAMS Polyclinic Mission

January 26 - 30, 2026

Medical mission will be conducted in collaboration with PAMS volunteers and faculty members, senior specialty medical residents, and senior medical students from the National University of San Marcos Medical School.  

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and pediatrics. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


PAMS Polyclinic Mission

April 27 - May 1, 2026

Medical mission will be conducted in collaboration with PAMS volunteers and faculty members, senior specialty medical residents, and senior medical students from the Cayetano Heredia University Medical School.  

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and pediatrics. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


Salvando Corazones

Cardiac Surgery Medical Mission
April 2026 (dates to be determined)

Dos de Mayo Nacional Hospital - Lima, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Anesthesiologist
  • OR Nurses
  • Nurses 

Mission Director:  Dr. Aldo Rafael
Learn more about Salvando Corazones HERE 

PAMS Polyclinic Mission

June 22 - 26, 2026

Medical mission will be conducted in collaboration with faculty members, senior specialty medical residents, and senior medical students from the National University of San Marcos Medical School, and a delegation of physician specialists from the South Florida Chapter of PAMS. 

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and pediatrics. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


Jorge Arevalo Mission in Iquitos

July 3 - 12, 2026

Iquitos, Amazon Jungle, Perú

Primary Care Physicians
• Pediatrics – child health, infectious diseases, nutrition, growth & development
• Family Medicine – comprehensive care across all ages
• Internal Medicine – chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, anemia)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology – women’s health, prenatal care, family planning
• Emergency Medicine – acute care, triage, stabilization

Specialty Access & Mental Health (Limited Availability in the Region)

Specialty Access: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology (GI), Podiatry, Infectious Diseases — providing an added level of care rarely available in the community.

Mental Health: Psychiatry, Psychology, Licensed Therapists — expanding access to trauma-informed mental health care in a setting with limited specialty service 

Mission Director:  Iracema Arevalo, MD
Email: iracema.arevalo@gmail.com
Primary Care = Lasting Impact

By strengthening primary care and expanding specialty access where it is rarely available, we reduce preventable illness, improve maternal and child health, and support continuity of care long after the mission ends.
Nursing
• Registered Nurses (RN) – triage, patient education, chronic care support

Dental Care
• Dentists – preventive and restorative care
• Dental Hygienists – oral health education and prevention

Essential Support Roles
• Medical Translators (Spanish–English)
• Administrative / Clerical Support
• Non-Medical Volunteers – logistics, patient flow, community outreach

Santiago de Chuco Mission

July 19 - 25, 2026

Santiago de Chuco &
Santa Cruz de Chuca
La Libertad, Perú

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Medical Volunteers
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Translators
2026 Santiago de Chuco Mission - Calendar of Events
Mission Manager - Georgia - USA
Miriam Lemon
Phone:  706-280-7862
Email:  miriam@loveinactionmission.org

Medical Director - Georgia, USA
Pablo E. Perez, MD
Email:  serviceoflove@gmail.com

Selva in Action Mission

August 22-26, 2026

Rio Momón area of Iquitos in the Amazon Jungle of Perú

  • Physicians:  Family/internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, infectious diseases, gynecology, psychology, emergencies, wound care, acupuncture, chiropractic,
  • Nurses, Medical Personnel
  • Dentist & Dental Hygenist:  restorations, extractions, cleaning, fluoride
  • Pharmacy
  • Laboratory: glucose, hemoglobin, & cholesterol checks, CBC, test for parasites, malaria, TB, COVID
  • Translators
  • Administrative: Clerical
  • Non-Medical Volunteers

Program Director:  Anita Soluna
Email:  anita.soluna@gmail.com

Learn more about SIA Mission HERE 

  • Distribution of sunglasses and reading glasses.  
  • Education covering the importance of :
    -     children’s oral hygiene
    - prevention of domestic violence
    - teen pregnancy
    - self-esteem for adolescents

PAMS Polyclinic Mission

October 19 - 23, 2026

Medical mission will be conducted in collaboration with PAMS volunteers and faculty members, senior specialty medical residents, and senior medical students from the Cayetano Heredia University Medical School.  

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and pediatrics. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


MEDICAL MISSIONS COMPLETED IN 2025

PAMS Polyclinic Mission

December 15 - 19, 2025

Medical mission will be conducted in collaboration with PAMS volunteers and faculty members, senior specialty medical residents, and senior medical students from the San Juan Bautista Private University Medical School 

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, and pediatrics. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


PAMS Polyclinic Mission

September 8 & 9, 2025

Medical Mission will be held the week of the 52nd PAMS Annual Convention in Chincha and Paracas, Peru.
In collaboration with the Alberto Hurtado Medical School of the Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, pulmonology, and urology. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


Salvando Corazones

Cardiac Surgery Medical Mission
September 1 - 4, 2025

Dos de Mayo Nacional Hospital - Lima, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Anesthesiologist
  • OR Nurses
  • Nurses 

Mission Director:  Dr. Aldo Rafael
Learn more about Salvando Corazones HERE 

Santiago de Chuco Mission

July 20 to 25, 2025

Santiago de Chuco, Perú

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Medical Volunteers
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Translators
Mission Manager - Georgia - USA
Miriam Lemon
Phone:  706-280-7862
Email:  miriam@loveinactionmission.org

Medical Director - Georgia, USA
Pablo E. Perez, MD
Email:  serviceoflove@gmail.com

Ayacucho Mission

Hospital General de Ayacucho

 

Julio 14 to 18, 2025

Ayacucho, Perú

  • Cardiac Physicians
  • OR Nurses
  • Anesthesiologist
Mission Director - Dr. Cesar Aranguri

Learn more about the Ayacucho Mission HERE

Jorge Arevalo Mission in Iquitos

July 5 to 13, 2025

Iquitos in the Amazon Jungle

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Dentists
  • Dental Hygenist
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers

Mission Director:  Iracema Arevalo, MD
Email: iracema.arevalo@gmail.com

PAMS Polyclinic Mission

June 23 - 27, 2025

In collaboration with the Cayetano Heredia University (UPCH).

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, pulmonology, and urology. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


North Texas Chapter Mission

In collaboration with Perú País Que Sonríe

May 25 - 30, 2025

Yantalo, Perú and 
Lima, Perú

  • Physicians
  • OR Nurses
  • Medical Volunteers
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Translators
Mission Director - Dr. Pablo Uceda

Learn more about North Texas Chapter HERE

Salvando Corazones

Cardiac Surgery Medical Mission
April 7 - 11, 2025

Dos de Mayo Nacional Hospital - Lima, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Anesthesiologist
  • OR Nurses
  • Nurses 

Mission Director:  Dr. Aldo Rafael
Learn more about Salvando Corazones HERE 

PAMS Polyclinic Mission

April 21 - 25, 2025

In collaboration with the San Marcos University (UNMSM).

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, pulmonology, and urology. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


Selva in Action Mission

April 26 - May 2, 2025

Rio Momón area of Iquitos in the Amazon Jungle of Perú

2025 SIA Mission is CLOSED - Thank you to all our Volunteers!

  • Physicians:  Family/internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, infectious diseases, acupuncture, chiropractic, gynecology, psychology, emergencies, wound care
  • Nurses
  • Dentist & Dental Hygenist:  restorations, extractions, cleaning, fluoride
  • Pharmacy
  • Laboratory:  including glucose, hemoglobin, & cholesterol checks, CBC, tests for parasites, malaria, TB, COVID
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Distribution of sunglasses and reading glasses.  Education covering the importance of children’s oral hygiene, prevention of domestic violence and teen pregnancy, and self-esteem for adolescents.
MISSION IS CLOSED - Thank you Volunteers!

2025 mission information Click HERE

Program Director:  Anita Soluna
Email:  anita.soluna@gmail.com

Learn more about SIA Mission HERE 

PAMS Polyclinic

January 20 - 24, 2025

In collaboration with the San Fernando Medical School of the National University of San Marcos

Chincha, Perú

  • Physicians:  cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, pulmonology, and urology. 
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


MEDICAL MISSIONS COMPLETED IN 2024

PAMS Polyclinic

October 28 to November 1, 2024

In collaboration with Alberto Hurtado Medical School of the Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia and PAMS South Florida Chapter. 

Chincha, Perú

Thank you.  All volunteers positions have been filled.

  • Physicians:  pediatrics, gynecology, family medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


Salvando Corazones

Cardiac Surgery Medical Mission
November 11 - 15, 2024

Dos de Mayo Nacional Hospital - Lima, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Anesthesiologist
  • OR Nurses
  • Nurses 

Mission Director:  Dr. Aldo Rafael
Learn more about Salvando Corazones HERE 

Ángeles de la Caridad y la Música Mission

August 25 to 31, 2024

Puno, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Anesthesiologist
  • OR Nurses
  • Nurses 
Learn more about the Misión ACM

Mission Director:  Andrea Vicich

President, Ángeles de la Caridad y la Música Mission

Puno, Peru

Email:  andreaandrea@angelsofcharityandmusic.org  


PAMS Polyclinic

August 12 to 16, 2024

Chincha, Perú

Thank you.  All volunteers positions have been filled.

  • Physicians:  pediatrics, gynecology, family medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


Jorge Arevalo Mission in Iquitos

July 11 to 21, 2024

Iquitos in the Amazon Jungle

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Dentists
  • Dental Hygenist
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers

Mission Director:  Iracema Arevalo, MD
Email: iracema.arevalo@gmail.com

Ayacucho Mission

Hospital General de Ayacucho

 

Julio 15 to 19, 2024

Ayacucho, Perú

  • Cardiac Physicians
  • OR Nurses
  • Anesthesiologist
Mission Director - Dr. Cesar Aranguri

Learn more about the Ayacucho Mission HERE

North Texas Chapter Mission

Perú País Que Sonríe

June, 2023

Yantalo, Perú and 
Lima, Perú

  • Physicians
  • OR Nurses
  • Medical Volunteers
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Translators
Mission Director - Dr. Pablo Uceda

Learn more about North Texas Chapter HERE

Southern California PAMS Chapter
Churcampa, Huancavelica Mission

June 17 - 21, 2024

Churcampa, Huancavelica, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Dentists
  • Translators
  • Administrative 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers

Mission Director:  Dra. Heidi Escurra
Email: heidi_escurra@yahoo.com  

Salvando Corazones

Cardiac Surgery Medical Mission
May 20 - 24, 2024

Dos de Mayo Nacional Hospital - Lima, Perú

Thank you!  All volunteer positions have been filled!

  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Anesthesiologist
  • OR Nurses
  • Nurses 

Mission Director:  Dr. Aldo Rafael
Learn more about Salvando Corazones HERE 

Selva in Action Mission

May 4 - 10, 2024

Rio Momón area of Iquitos in the Amazon Jungle of Perú

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Dentists
  • Dental Hygenist
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
2024 SIA Mission Trip Information

Program Director:  Anita Soluna
Email:  anita.soluna@gmail.com

Learn more about SIA Mission HERE 

Santiago de Chuco Mission

April 26 to May 5, 2024

Santiago de Chuco, Perú

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Medical Volunteers
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Translators
Mission Manager - Georgia - USA
Miriam Lemon
Phone:  706-280-7862
Email:  miriam@loveinactionmission.org

Medical Director - Georgia, USA
Pablo E. Perez, MD
Email:  serviceoflove@gmail.com

PAMS Polyclinic

April 22 - 26, 2024

Chincha, Perú

Thank you.  All volunteers positions have been filled.

  • Physicians:  specialists in the areas of cardiology, dermatology, infectious diseases, gynecology, hematology, oncology, pulmonology, nephrology, pediatrics and urology.
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com 


PAMS Polyclinic

January 22 - 26, 2024

Chincha, Perú

Thank you.  All volunteers positions have been filled.

  • Physicians:  pediatrics, gynecology, family medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, and dermatology
  • Nurses
  • Translators
  • Administrative - Clerical 
  • Non-Medical Volunteers
Please consider joining us to share your love, care, and compassion with the people of Chincha and surrounding communities.
Learn more about the PAMS Polyclinic HERE

Mission Director:  Manuel Valdivieso, M.D., M.S., C.P.E.

President, Directory, Polyclinic PAMS PARA EL PERU

Chincha, Peru

Email:  m.valdivieso@outlook.com