“Mercy Ships combined my love of the sea, love of people, love of travel and love of medicine.”
– Dr Michelle White: from volunteer anaesthetist to CEO
Take action with Mercy Ships
Take actionYour part in the story can start here
You can volunteer your skills, give, start a fundraiser, support someone serving, bring your organisation or church on board, join an event, or leave a legacy for the future.
However you choose to get involved, your part can help make life-changing surgery possible and strengthen healthcare for the future.
Find your way to make a difference
Not sure which way is yours yet?
Maybe you have skills to share. Maybe you have something to give. Maybe you can bring people together. Maybe you're simply ready to learn more. There's a place for you in the Mercy Ships community.
Different Ways. One Mission.
“Turned his 80th birthday into an unforgettable challenge for Mercy Ships.”
– John Dawson, Fundraiser
“One family's decision to get involved became a legacy spanning three generations.”
– The Clarke Family, Supporters & Volunteers
Meet the people behind the mission
Thousands of people around the world are already part of Mercy Ships. Your story could begin differently. The destination is shared: helping bring hope and healing.
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An african surgeon, not an african beneficiary
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Nine weeks became something more
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A hospital ship needs firefighters too
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He almost didn't apply
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Her engineering career started somewhere unexpected
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A few weeks. For more than 20 years.
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Helping patients take the next step
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She came on board as an electrician. It changed where her career could go.
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She grew up on board. Then came back as a nurse.
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Her skills keep surgery working
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The teacher behind the volunteers
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Two weeks of annual leave, spent operating
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The ship that inspired his career became his mission
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He came for one week. Then everything changed.
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Bringing her skills home
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A front-row seat to healing
FAQ
How can I get involved with Mercy Ships?
You can volunteer on board a Mercy Ships hospital ship, donate, start a fundraiser, support a volunteer, leave a gift in your will, partner through your organisation, attend an event or involve your church.
Do I need medical experience to volunteer with Mercy Ships?
No. Mercy Ships needs people from many professional backgrounds. Current opportunities span medical, nursing, surgical, maritime, technical and general roles.
Can I support Mercy Ships without volunteering?
Yes. You can donate, fundraise, support someone serving, attend an event, involve your organisation or church, or consider leaving a future gift.
Can my company, church or community get involved?
Yes. Mercy Ships works with organisations, churches and communities in different ways, including volunteering, fundraising, giving, events and partnerships.
Ready to take your next step?
Whether you give, volunteer, fundraise or bring others together, your action can help change a life.
Find your way to make a difference
You can volunteer your skills, give, start a fundraiser, support someone serving, bring your organisation or church on board, join an event, or leave a legacy for the future.
However you choose to get involved, your part can help make life-changing surgery possible and strengthen healthcare for the future.
