GET INVOLVED

Below is up to date information on active NGOs and their volunteer needs as well as links to their sites and information about how to get involved

Largest civilian hospital ship in the world

Mercy ships is a 474 crew capacity ship that runs a surgical hospital on board. Each year the ship sails to a new coastal African country where the volunteers on board will serve in capacities ranging from hospitality, to engineering, to nursing all contributing to the goal of providing free surgeries for the poor. There is truly a job for everyone on board this ship as it takes a lot of roles to run a floating hospital; heck, they even have an accredited school for volunteer families' children! 

The medical arm of samaritan's purse

World Medical Mission focuses on sending Christian physicians, dentists, nurses, and other medical professionals to help in mission hospitals and clinics around the world. 

This organization provides free, high-quality healthcare to victims of war, poverty and landmines, alongside building hospitals and training local staff. They offer paid positions with a 6 month minimum service requirement. 

Cure International operates charitable hospitals and programs in 27 countries worldwide where patients  receive surgical treatment and get to experience the life-changing message of God’s love for them.

This intense nonprofit organization provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Their teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff. Their opportunities tend to be more long term and applications are competitive and instensive but working with them, you are guaranteed to be working where the need is greatest. They also offer paid opportunities