ACCEPTED VOLUNTEERS

Once you receive your Offer Letter

You are about to embark on a life-changing experience and we would like to thank you for your willingness to serve in this way. In anticipation of your arrival on board, we have gathered specific information for Australian crew to help you on your Mercy Ships journey. Whether you are serving with us for a few weeks or a few months, are a new volunteer or a seasoned Mercy Shipper, we hope you will find the information helpful for your preparations to serve.

Further information and materials will be provided to you by your Onboarding Specialist and National Office Contact via our application portal over the coming weeks.

The Volunteer Guidebooks

The best place to start in finding the answers to all of your questions about life on a ship. Everything you need to know to join us on board as a volunteer.

Please be sure to read through the entire Volunteer Guidebook before moving on to the country specific guidebooks. We recommend only reading the country specific guidebooks once you know the country you will be serving in. See you on board!

volunteer guidebook

Sierra Leone guidebook

Madagascar Guidebook

Ghana Guidebook

South Africa Guidebook

Canary Islands Guidebook

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Crew & Alumni Facebook Group

Our Facebook group is a safe and private space for accepted Australian crew and alumni to connect with each other, ask questions, and share their experiences of life on board a Mercy Ship. Request to join our Mercy Ships Australia Crew & Alumni group today!

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