International volunteering offers Australians a unique chance to make a real difference while experiencing different cultures and broadening their perspectives. It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to global causes, gain new skills, and build lasting...
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Hands of Hope: Frank’s Volunteer Experience with Mercy Ships
Before Frank Seibure ever put on scrubs or stepped on board a Mercy Ship, he was already on a mission to bring hope by advocating for human rights in his home country of Sierra Leone. However, after encountering Mercy Ships more than a decade ago, he decided to...
Anaesthesiologists Guide on How to Volunteer Abroad as an Anesthetist Nurse with Mercy Ships
Volunteering abroad as a nurse with Mercy Ships provides anaesthetist healthcare professionals the opportunity to make a significant impact in underserved communities. By joining this humanitarian mission, you not only advance your skills in anaesthesia but also...
The Anatomy of a Hospital Ship: What Makes the Global Mercy a Self-Contained Medical City
In the vast, unpredictable expanse of the world’s oceans, the Global Mercy stands as a beacon of hope. A groundbreaking creation by Mercy Ships, this state-of-the-art floating hospital is much more than a hospital ship, it is a self-contained medical city. Designed to...
Balancing Career and Service: Taking Leave to Volunteer on a Hospital Ship
In today's fast-paced, career-driven world, finding balance between work, personal growth, and the desire to give back to society can be a challenge. For healthcare professionals and employees across various industries, the idea of a career break for service offers a...
Marie Jeanne and Germaine’s Story: Seeing Again, Living Again
By the time she turned 80, Marie Jeanne had endured more losses than most. Seven of her eight children had passed away. Her only living daughter, Germaine, farmed the fields and cared for her own daughter and granddaughter. While grief had shaped Marie Jeanne, it...




