by webadmin | Mar 11, 2021 | Blogs, Stories
As Mercy Ships prepares to return our fleet to Africa, we’re also in the process of staffing both of our ships with an international crew. Our lifesaving, life-changing work wouldn’t be possible without incredible volunteers coming from around the world to serve on...
by webadmin | Aug 19, 2020 | Blogs, Stories
A couple of common questions that we get from those interested in volunteering with us focuses on the safety of our crew. Specifically, “is it safe to live on board ships in African nations? What security measures are in place?” We think these are great questions!...
by webadmin | Aug 17, 2020 | Medical, Stories, Volunteers
Imagine a child whose life has been spent in shadows and darkness because of a simple cataract. For most people in developed nations, a quick trip to the ophthalmologist would resolve this issue, but for those who have little to no access to quality health care, their...
by webadmin | Aug 3, 2020 | Blogs, Stories
In partnership with our Deck and Engineering crew, Mercy Ships provides free training and internationally recognised certifications each year. This ensures that our maritime crew are qualified to meet the legal manning requirements to keep our hospital afloat, while...
by webadmin | Jul 30, 2020 | Stories, Technical, Volunteers
Our mission of hope and healing extends well past the hospital wards on our ships. The Mercy Ships crew consists of doctors, nurses, IT specialists, teachers, chefs, and even vehicle mechanics and drivers! Here Mercy Ships Director of Global Recruiting, Ally Jones,...
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