Learn More About Volunteering
Every Mercy Ships volunteer plays a vital role — from medical care to everyday support that keeps the ships moving.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Mission
Vision
Values
Important Volunteer Information
Medical Requirements & Insurance
Our hospital ships can be challenging environments serving in low to middle income countries. Our crew must be in good physical and mental condition.
Training & Equipping
Crew members are prepared for their unique time of service aboard our hospital ships through training programs and instruction.
Support Raising
Our vessels are staffed by incredible volunteer Crew from all over the world. Many of them partner with a support network in order to fund their service.
Community of Faith
Mercy Ships is built upon Biblical principles. We seek to live and love like Jesus as we care for patients and love one another.
Ship Life
Our ships are like small towns, equipped with just about everything you need. Living amongst an international community is an experience like none other.
Families & Academy
Mercy Ships values children and the important impact they make on the community. Families grow in their worldview through unique educational opportunities and relationships on board.
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Find Your Place
Take our 8-step quiz to uncover how your strengths and experience match our volunteer roles. Answer a series of short questions to get a clear sense of the roles that fit you best — helping you understand where you can make the biggest impact as a Mercy Ships volunteer.
Volunteer Guidebook
Our volunteer guidebook gives information on every question you could possibly have about your time on board. If you have already applied or already have your dates of service, we suggest you take a look! Not only that but when you know what country you are serving in, you can also view the country specific guidebooks.
Resources
Visit our Resources page, especially if you have already applied and need more information on your journey to the ship.
Volunteer Webinars
We host live webinars in different languages throughout the year where volunteers can hear firsthand about the volunteering process and life as a Mercy Shipper. Check out our volunteer recruitment events page for upcoming dates, and if you can’t make it to any live versions, you are welcome to watch our special prerecording on the same page.
Volunteer Quick links:
Ship Schedules | Volunteer Service Agreement | Code of Conduct | Support Crew