{"id":13138,"date":"2022-04-19T19:48:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T19:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/volunteer\/"},"modified":"2024-06-10T20:17:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T20:17:02","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/fr\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Devenir b\u00e9n\u00e9vole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l26h4qtc-e56c5940e963758e2502883c69cb77b1\">\n.avia-section.av-l26h4qtc-e56c5940e963758e2502883c69cb77b1{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Volunteer-Header-Images-1918-x-568.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-l26h4qtc-e56c5940e963758e2502883c69cb77b1 main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  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Mercy Ships apporte l&rsquo;espoir et la gu\u00e9rison \u00e0 ceux qui ne peuvent pas recevoir d&rsquo;aide m\u00e9dicale autrement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsbzspcv-611ad611fcc2fa661453d0c0bf6dc772\">\n.avia-section.av-lsbzspcv-611ad611fcc2fa661453d0c0bf6dc772{\nbackground-color:#02579a;\nbackground-image:unset;\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-lsbzspcv-611ad611fcc2fa661453d0c0bf6dc772 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13138'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-obomoi-93c7f797700694e5db18568312468e70\">\n.flex_column.av-obomoi-93c7f797700694e5db18568312468e70{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-obomoi-93c7f797700694e5db18568312468e70 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsbztht5-9aa2b94d459e6260cd3bc6464ae7788c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lsbztht5-9aa2b94d459e6260cd3bc6464ae7788c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lsbztht5-9aa2b94d459e6260cd3bc6464ae7788c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Bien que nous valorisions les origines culturelles et langues diverses de notre \u00e9quipage international, la ma\u00eetrise de l&rsquo;anglais est exig\u00e9e pour tous les postes au sein de Mercy Ships. Partager une langue commune \u00e0 bord du navire est indispensable pour des raisons de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et permet \u00e9galement \u00e0 l&rsquo;\u00e9quipage de b\u00e2tir une communaut\u00e9 florissante. 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src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001-300x200.jpg\" alt='' title='CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001'  height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CMA180108_NGOMTEN_KOMBA_DENTAL_CLINIC_SL001.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section 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srcset=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNB200430_BINEY_PORTRAIT_ENGINE_ROOM_JS009-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNB200430_BINEY_PORTRAIT_ENGINE_ROOM_JS009-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNB200430_BINEY_PORTRAIT_ENGINE_ROOM_JS009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNB200430_BINEY_PORTRAIT_ENGINE_ROOM_JS009-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SNB200430_BINEY_PORTRAIT_ENGINE_ROOM_JS009.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l2aqsyoi-e93e8df1dbf00e512fc4957b30ed207f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Let&rsquo;s make a difference 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class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13138'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l26hiqw7-9d067540e0151c2603faba8287beee31\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l26hiqw7-9d067540e0151c2603faba8287beee31 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l26hiqw7-9d067540e0151c2603faba8287beee31 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center\">There are a million things you can do with your talents and expertise. As a skilled volunteer professional, your expertise can transform lives. 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class=\"avia-single-number __av-single-number\" data-number_format=\"\" data-number=\"957\" data-start_from=\"0\">957<\/span><\/strong><div class=\"avia-animated-number-content\"><p>Surgeries<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ylj0zv-9c633c0189323f92bc99cd0be6dbe159\">\n.avia-section.av-3ylj0zv-9c633c0189323f92bc99cd0be6dbe159{\nbackground-color:#f1f2f2;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AC_Patterns_Red_05_Left.png);\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-position:0% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-3ylj0zv-9c633c0189323f92bc99cd0be6dbe159 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.9;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_8'  class='avia-section av-3ylj0zv-9c633c0189323f92bc99cd0be6dbe159 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  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Find your place on board TODAY.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hear directly from Ropa Rusere, a Mercy Ships recruiter, to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-21xz4a3-90a83ec7dae846e2507a5f410ef79a15\">\n.avia-section.av-21xz4a3-90a83ec7dae846e2507a5f410ef79a15{\nbackground-color:#002663;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AC_Patterns_Green_08_Left.png);\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-position:100% 100%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-21xz4a3-90a83ec7dae846e2507a5f410ef79a15 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.9;\nbackground-color:#002663;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_9'  class='avia-section av-21xz4a3-90a83ec7dae846e2507a5f410ef79a15 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-13138'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zpwykb-09df181679154014263fbd3fe9e4b16a\">\n.flex_column.av-1zpwykb-09df181679154014263fbd3fe9e4b16a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1zpwykb-09df181679154014263fbd3fe9e4b16a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-33  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ydzcnf-7305eec81900718865cfd7e208c7b71b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1ydzcnf-7305eec81900718865cfd7e208c7b71b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1ydzcnf-7305eec81900718865cfd7e208c7b71b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1ydzcnf-7305eec81900718865cfd7e208c7b71b .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1ydzcnf-7305eec81900718865cfd7e208c7b71b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1ydzcnf-7305eec81900718865cfd7e208c7b71b av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Are you ready to start an inspiring life changing journey?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j2g6yv-252bd705d9cbfbe09ac7f3326f6a527f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l3j2g6yv-252bd705d9cbfbe09ac7f3326f6a527f .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3j2g6yv-252bd705d9cbfbe09ac7f3326f6a527f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\">Discover how you can volunteer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Together we can transform lives through safe surgery, medical training, and healthcare system strengthening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">There are so many stories of hope and healing &#8211; and you can be a part of it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3uf45-27b5199739f589953a8ea6cad29ddeab\">\n.flex_column.av-3uf45-27b5199739f589953a8ea6cad29ddeab{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3uf45-27b5199739f589953a8ea6cad29ddeab av_one_third  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j3ct7u-ef7d0548a8203a9a819c6570aa8eb5e7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l3j3ct7u-ef7d0548a8203a9a819c6570aa8eb5e7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l3j3ct7u-ef7d0548a8203a9a819c6570aa8eb5e7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l3j3ct7u-ef7d0548a8203a9a819c6570aa8eb5e7 av-styling- av-hover-grow avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8351 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8351 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-300x200.jpg\" alt='' title='CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID'  height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-1030x686.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170904_FIRST_PATIENT_PAT13861_JUSTINE_ST002_HI_MID.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j39pwr-809f53c9a43396b70a6ce6a58cc80ada\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l3j39pwr-809f53c9a43396b70a6ce6a58cc80ada{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l3j39pwr-809f53c9a43396b70a6ce6a58cc80ada .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l3j39pwr-809f53c9a43396b70a6ce6a58cc80ada .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l3j39pwr-809f53c9a43396b70a6ce6a58cc80ada .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l3j39pwr-809f53c9a43396b70a6ce6a58cc80ada av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why Serve<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j38s4z-bac244bdb8ed3d424387bdfc82873593\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l3j38s4z-bac244bdb8ed3d424387bdfc82873593 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3j38s4z-bac244bdb8ed3d424387bdfc82873593 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Together, we can make a difference. For the last 30 years, Mercy Ships has brought safe, free surgical care and training to people in Africa who do not have access to medical care. Mercy Ships hospital ships are filled with doctors, nurses, mariners, day crew, and administrative support staff. By joining the team, you can make a meaningful mark and transform many lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-k4oodubc-ece48da8868d177027baffecd7e13b42-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/work-with-us\/why-serve\/'  class='avia-button av-k4oodubc-ece48da8868d177027baffecd7e13b42 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color-subtle'   aria-label=\"Find out why\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Find out why<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3uf45-fb04fa34bd6696ee2575cb047111cc37\">\n.flex_column.av-3uf45-fb04fa34bd6696ee2575cb047111cc37{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3uf45-fb04fa34bd6696ee2575cb047111cc37 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j3d8mr-a78b839f6fa04f6a018b7284292e71c1\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l3j3d8mr-a78b839f6fa04f6a018b7284292e71c1 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l3j3d8mr-a78b839f6fa04f6a018b7284292e71c1 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l3j3d8mr-a78b839f6fa04f6a018b7284292e71c1 av-styling- av-hover-grow avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-42  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8353 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8353 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-300x200.jpg\" alt='' title='Engine Hand David Akognon having a fresh drink during break time'  height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID-705x471.jpg 705w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170830_AKOGNON_BREAK_TIME_DINING_ROOM_SL002_HI_MID.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3hsiwv-12a45767f9cc7c57d8c39545fa1e2eda\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3hsiwv-12a45767f9cc7c57d8c39545fa1e2eda{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3hsiwv-12a45767f9cc7c57d8c39545fa1e2eda .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3hsiwv-12a45767f9cc7c57d8c39545fa1e2eda .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3hsiwv-12a45767f9cc7c57d8c39545fa1e2eda .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3hsiwv-12a45767f9cc7c57d8c39545fa1e2eda av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to Join<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j3aui2-3f94a31f0e03f356409693b99cafad97\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l3j3aui2-3f94a31f0e03f356409693b99cafad97 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3j3aui2-3f94a31f0e03f356409693b99cafad97 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than 1,550 professionals from over 60 nations around the world volunteer on our hospital ships each year. Some serve for weeks, some for months, and some come for years! Volunteer crewmembers serve on a variety of roles such as surgeons, medical staff, captains, cooks, teachers, technicians, and electricians.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-k4oodubc-e3fde706d97facbe09ef11c6a0f93ea5-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/work-with-us\/how-to-join\/'  class='avia-button av-k4oodubc-e3fde706d97facbe09ef11c6a0f93ea5 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color-subtle'   aria-label=\"Find out how\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Find out how<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3uf45-fb04fa34bd6696ee2575cb047111cc37\">\n.flex_column.av-3uf45-fb04fa34bd6696ee2575cb047111cc37{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3uf45-fb04fa34bd6696ee2575cb047111cc37 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j3dsgw-fa514f9531cd5ed1bbcc95bc8f3af15b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l3j3dsgw-fa514f9531cd5ed1bbcc95bc8f3af15b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l3j3dsgw-fa514f9531cd5ed1bbcc95bc8f3af15b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l3j3dsgw-fa514f9531cd5ed1bbcc95bc8f3af15b av-styling- av-hover-grow avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-47  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8357 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8357 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-300x200.jpg\" alt='' title='HR Facilitator - Technical Abi Olupayimo in her office'  height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-1030x688.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1-705x471.jpg 705w, https:\/\/mercyships.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMA170810_OLUPAYIMO_HR_OFFICE_SL002_HI_MID-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2xkuxb-b4247e1e0087e959af6980e4acd6a6b5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2xkuxb-b4247e1e0087e959af6980e4acd6a6b5{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2xkuxb-b4247e1e0087e959af6980e4acd6a6b5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2xkuxb-b4247e1e0087e959af6980e4acd6a6b5 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2xkuxb-b4247e1e0087e959af6980e4acd6a6b5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2xkuxb-b4247e1e0087e959af6980e4acd6a6b5 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-linked-heading'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Learn More<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3j3b7cu-bf8a168a26d69332fd66e55ee1234e8d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l3j3b7cu-bf8a168a26d69332fd66e55ee1234e8d .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3j3b7cu-bf8a168a26d69332fd66e55ee1234e8d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29613404 BCX0\">In order to bring hope and healing, it takes thousands of volunteers with diverse skills and backgrounds\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29613404 BCX0\">coming together<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29613404 BCX0\">. 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.hr.hr-invisible.av-1c4x1mz-d3d9635fb1e9e0cffcceaaff51baae36{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1c4x1mz-d3d9635fb1e9e0cffcceaaff51baae36 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-73  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1auu3ez-e90cfa7ebc6187e7b0aa79c38719818f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-19vn5uj-e1fd9bbd6400118a21068e98aa3a7b4a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-19vn5uj-e1fd9bbd6400118a21068e98aa3a7b4a{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-19vn5uj-e1fd9bbd6400118a21068e98aa3a7b4a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-17dhx57-839eb774d84b181af36c14f9cadaadf1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114996242 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114996242 BCX0\">1. Difference between day crew and volunteers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW114996242 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-162g17f-73f4f9abb7c827e585a3f4993f2867d6  avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-13v78l7-ba2bcfa584ffaa4e11d70e2a80fa7764'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? \">Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A. A volunteer is a professional who donates their time and money to serve on our hospital ships. You can volunteer to serve for varying durations starting at two weeks and up to year-long commitments. Volunteers contribute to the Mercy Ships mission by paying monthly crew fees, which are used to cover the volunteer\u2019s room and board while on the ship, as well as other programmatic activities.<\/p>\n<p>Find a volunteer role and apply by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.mercyships.org\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-12uc2t7-54da60747b6cea377f7bfeeb378a92ae'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? \">Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">A.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">Mercy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199753504 BCX0\">Ships<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199753504 BCX0\">day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> crew<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> a group of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">short-term<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">employees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> hired to work on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">board<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> in various roles while the ship <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> docked. We recruit nationals of the specific country <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">we are visiting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> to serve <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">as day crewmembers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">. Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199753504 BCX0\">crew<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> are expected to work for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> the full duration the ship is in port, which is typically<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">10 months. Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">rew opportunities are paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199753504 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-11zowaz-19ebfb14bd8c1958daa8278e7f516b50 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\">2. Where volunteers and day crew work<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15535095 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-z2te3f-7d6af9af71f7e2ca5d045495b002fd9a  avia-builder-el-79  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-xmsyor-e156ae2367cc2bb5b26d4742d7c6d6ec'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Where do volunteers work? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Where do volunteers work? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Where do volunteers work? \">Q. Where do volunteers work? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A. If you join as a volunteer, you will serve on a Mercy Ships hospital vessel. This means that you will be required to move from your home country to live and work on board. Our hospital ships dock in different countries along the African coast, typically for 10 months at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you join as a day crewmember, you would work from your home country where the ship has docked. Day crew roles are only available for nationals of the country the ship is visiting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find a volunteer role and apply by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.mercyships.org\/\">here<\/a>!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-vx53kb-9d6f7ccce7d417ad4fb3c0e3176c3b8a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\">3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">About <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">pplications and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">erving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW157044319 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-uw3iaz-342dd792d2a199909847f791db0028e9  avia-builder-el-81  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-sq6anf-436ff6c5981451b22209aae028fc9ffc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. When can I serve?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. When can I serve?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. When can I serve?\">Q. When can I serve?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A. Once you have been accepted as a volunteer, your service time and commitment on a Mercy Ship depends on your schedule. You will need to decide when it makes sense to dedicate full-time service on board for the duration that is most convenient to you. You can serve anywhere from two weeks to a year or even longer. However, certain roles may require a specific time commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When applying to volunteer, keep in mind that you don\u2019t have to be available immediately. You can apply at any time and accept the offer at any time. We are thrilled to see that many of our volunteer crew have such a great time on board that they choose to extend their service duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-qva14b-189dd9d2af1aa590a1414c0e2ece939f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What happens to my application when I apply? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What happens to my application when I apply? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What happens to my application when I apply? \">Q. What happens to my application when I apply? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">When you app<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> for your chosen role, your application will be assessed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> by our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">Human Resources team<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">. Should you qualify, you will be given an offer to join as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">volunteer. Should you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">accept<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> the offer, your volunteer profile will be entered into <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">aiting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">ist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">. From this list, you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> be contacted to come and serve on specific dates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">. You can expect to be in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">aiting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">ist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">anywhere from two weeks to several months<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">, depending on the needs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">the ships<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-p8cz3f-13261eb17665c57cec925106a5ace362'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? \">Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">A.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">Different volunteer roles have different commitment requirements. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">During the application<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> you will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">receive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> information on the commitment requirements for the role.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> For example, s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">ome positions ask for<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">a two-week<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> commitment, while others need someone who can commit to a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-njwem3-167e5b2c9522ed57e108757b113c31a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?\">Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">Mercy Ships provides paid jobs to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">ay <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">rew. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">rew<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> opportunities become available <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">8<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">months <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">for each <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">ship <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">per<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> year, when the ship docks for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">medical support in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">an African<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> country. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">Currently, Mercy Ships does not provide placement or internship roles.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> Young professionals often join Mercy Ships as volunteers during <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">gap year or as a way of giving back to society<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mr5t8r-0020d9068bf973cae913bf4ccf5c50a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?\">Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">A.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">Mercy Ships<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> works with volunteers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">to provide<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">surgical<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">medical training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> to people who need it most<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> in Africa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">. In this respect, Mercy Ships relies o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">n the generous donation of professionals <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">who<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> give their time and money <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> meet the mission<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> of bringing hope and healing.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> Due to this, volunteers donate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> to Mercy Ships by paying monthly crew fees and by providing their professional services.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW70306718 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-kj684b-0e54b0e6cb75cd3967b45e13c30f1fed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?\">Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">A. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">As a charity, Mercy Ships provides <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">safe <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">surgery and healthcare<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> training<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">for free<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">But of course, we cannot run our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">hospital <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">ships for free. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW64727298 BCX0\">This is why<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">volunteers contribute towards the cost of keeping the lights on, having clean water, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">feeding everyone. We call th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">ese<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">crew fees<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">ou can find the most recent figures on our website<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercyships.org\/volunteer\/learn-more\/crew-fees\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW64727298 BCX0\">here<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW64727298 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">In addition<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> to crew fees, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">v<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">olunteer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> also pay for their own travel to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">our host countries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1ygd63-6fc3510a6146de13df24984c0f3bd220'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?\">Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">A.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">We never want crew fees to be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> reason <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">one is not able to join us as a volunteer. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">Mercy Ships provides financial support to volunteers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> who need <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">assistance with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> paying crew fees. To get<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">financial support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> you would need to apply. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-i01ejv-7fc518edac9433c1b8ee29a3854cb30c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?\">Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">If you are a newly qualified <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">Deck or Engine Officer, you may struggle to get sea time. Over the years, Mercy Ships has helped many <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">seafarers<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">get the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\"> sea time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\"> they need while they volunteer on board<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1lywm3-9d9c439b8fde1632d6e10a7631a520da'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Where do your volunteers come from?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Where do your volunteers come from?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Where do your volunteers come from?\">Q. Where do your volunteers come from?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">The Mercy Ships volunteer crew come<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\"> from all over the world<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">, with over <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">60 nations, backgrounds, and cultures represented on board<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">. We would love to welcome you to the team <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">learn from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">your unique perspective<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\"> and skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199135053 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-eu1ysb-3973e18e1a96d5274c10f0fd9b770b70'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?\">Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">Half of the people needed on<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">board are medical professionals. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">he other half come from various backgrounds including IT Service Desk Analysts, Teachers, HR Facilitators, Housekeeping<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\"> Staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Sales<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\"> Staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Account<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">ants<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Operations Manage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">rs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Deck &amp; Engineering Officers, Carpenters, Plumbers, HVAC <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">Engineers,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\"> and many, many more! <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.mercyships.org\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120470552 BCX0\">Explore all our options<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120470552 BCX0\"> here<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120470552 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ccusxn-eb0f4f0cb4b4f94dac643d522069bc60\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ccusxn-eb0f4f0cb4b4f94dac643d522069bc60{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ccusxn-eb0f4f0cb4b4f94dac643d522069bc60 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-82  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1190rf-347cff9092ddc7c4cc50ecc5511e35ab\">\n.flex_column.av-1190rf-347cff9092ddc7c4cc50ecc5511e35ab{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1190rf-347cff9092ddc7c4cc50ecc5511e35ab av_one_full  avia-builder-el-83  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8r65y3-fed728f75698e8c5618c34278b5c5ca0\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-8r65y3-fed728f75698e8c5618c34278b5c5ca0{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-8r65y3-fed728f75698e8c5618c34278b5c5ca0 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-84  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7f7hgb-43f3778dd78a23644570d8ac95338b96 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">We\u2019d Love to Hear from You<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Join us as we seek to change access to safe surgical, obstetric and anaesthetic care across Africa.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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av-l2t6t008-f04724a7c90e56283b1539db03a2bf40 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l2t6wtr3-096a8ff5988ad8a7e4c48987668ca7ac\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l2t6wtr3-096a8ff5988ad8a7e4c48987668ca7ac{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l2t6wtr3-096a8ff5988ad8a7e4c48987668ca7ac hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-91  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-wjbpkb-3fa3ab36ca06916c748a744ba6dc4365 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114996242 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114996242 BCX0\">1. Difference between day crew and volunteers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW114996242 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ux0y0b-a807809ea5fc9493b64a86498636e4b5  avia-builder-el-93  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-t5jphn-6e698ea79d6a462baaabdb5541e12b68'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? \">Q. What does it mean to be a volunteer? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A. A volunteer is a professional who donates their time and money to serve on our hospital ships. You can volunteer to serve for varying durations starting at two weeks and up to year-long commitments. Volunteers contribute to the Mercy Ships mission by paying monthly crew fees, which are used to cover the volunteer\u2019s room and board while on the ship, as well as other programmatic activities.<\/p>\n<p>Find a volunteer role and apply by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.mercyships.org\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-qrzpuz-02fd8e962aa267a387325a1db896e86e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? \">Q. What does it mean to be a day crew? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">A.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">Mercy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199753504 BCX0\">Ships<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199753504 BCX0\">day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> crew<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> a group of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">short-term<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">employees<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> hired to work on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">board<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> in various roles while the ship <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> docked. We recruit nationals of the specific country <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">we are visiting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> to serve <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">as day crewmembers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">. Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199753504 BCX0\">crew<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> are expected to work for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\"> the full duration the ship is in port, which is typically<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">10 months. Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199753504 BCX0\">rew opportunities are paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199753504 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-pzsexn-4e2dea022bfd8093ac6d9dd88a09cfb5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\">2. Where volunteers and day crew work<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15535095 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ob7ruj-dce1114e4f70cc17f89eb9329fcaa1ea  avia-builder-el-95  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lxks6z-b4a40c59cd75c9f900bd5767258cbeda'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Where do volunteers work? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Where do volunteers work? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Where do volunteers work? \">Q. Where do volunteers work? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A. If you join as a volunteer, you will serve on a Mercy Ships hospital vessel. This means that you will be required to move from your home country to live and work on board. Our hospital ships dock in different countries along the African coast, typically for 10 months at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you join as a day crewmember, you would work from your home country where the ship has docked. Day crew roles are only available for nationals of the country the ship is visiting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find a volunteer role and apply by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.mercyships.org\/\">here<\/a>!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ka1v4r-5706aa84ee1d7c915a4f266245665698 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15535095 BCX0\">3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">About <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">pplications and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157044319 BCX0\">erving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW157044319 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jqt4uz-88f1feb33778a61693e53728e4e45be0  avia-builder-el-97  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hmuni3-1573f3879aa0fbfe15c6553057883c56'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. When can I serve?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. When can I serve?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. When can I serve?\">Q. When can I serve?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A. Once you have been accepted as a volunteer, your service time and commitment on a Mercy Ship depends on your schedule. You will need to decide when it makes sense to dedicate full-time service on board for the duration that is most convenient to you. You can serve anywhere from two weeks to a year or even longer. However, certain roles may require a specific time commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When applying to volunteer, keep in mind that you don\u2019t have to be available immediately. You can apply at any time and accept the offer at any time. We are thrilled to see that many of our volunteer crew have such a great time on board that they choose to extend their service duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ffwcyz-65639a8e24b4070961fd2ac1a9ab54cf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What happens to my application when I apply? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What happens to my application when I apply? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What happens to my application when I apply? \">Q. What happens to my application when I apply? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">When you app<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> for your chosen role, your application will be assessed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> by our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">Human Resources team<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">. Should you qualify, you will be given an offer to join as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">volunteer. Should you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">accept<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> the offer, your volunteer profile will be entered into <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">aiting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">ist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">. From this list, you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> be contacted to come and serve on specific dates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">. You can expect to be in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">aiting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">ist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">anywhere from two weeks to several months<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">, depending on the needs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">the ships<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44496832 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-di0xez-5a0af4f7f7a3ec3612d524cda5bb7619'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? \" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? \">Q. I have a couple of weeks to spare. How long can I volunteer for? <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">A.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">Different volunteer roles have different commitment requirements. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">During the application<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> you will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">receive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> information on the commitment requirements for the role.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> For example, s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">ome positions ask for<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\">a two-week<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29924374 BCX0\"> commitment, while others need someone who can commit to a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-co7r5n-66f2a787530354dba5aa776b8a8bdc5f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?\">Q. Can I apply for a paid job, placement, or internship?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">Mercy Ships provides paid jobs to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">ay <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">rew. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">rew<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> opportunities become available <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">8<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">months <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">for each <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">ship <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">per<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> year, when the ship docks for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">medical support in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">an African<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> country. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">Currently, Mercy Ships does not provide placement or internship roles.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\"> Young professionals often join Mercy Ships as volunteers during <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">gap year or as a way of giving back to society<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77957226 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b6h63f-57c90693a328abd2da402654aa6f2478'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-21' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-21' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-21' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?\">Q. Does Mercy Ships pay volunteers?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-21' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-21' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">A.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">Mercy Ships<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> works with volunteers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">to provide<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">surgical<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">medical training<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> to people who need it most<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> in Africa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">. In this respect, Mercy Ships relies o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">n the generous donation of professionals <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">who<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> give their time and money <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> meet the mission<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> of bringing hope and healing.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> Due to this, volunteers donate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW70306718 BCX0\"> to Mercy Ships by paying monthly crew fees and by providing their professional services.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW70306718 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9paimj-786708234c3cdd3dc28672f641705787'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-22' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-22' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-22' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?\">Q. How much does it cost to serve as a volunteer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-22' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-22' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">A. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">As a charity, Mercy Ships provides <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">safe <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">surgery and healthcare<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> training<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">for free<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">But of course, we cannot run our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">hospital <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">ships for free. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW64727298 BCX0\">This is why<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">volunteers contribute towards the cost of keeping the lights on, having clean water, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">feeding everyone. We call th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">ese<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">crew fees<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">ou can find the most recent figures on our website<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercyships.org\/volunteer\/learn-more\/crew-fees\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW64727298 BCX0\">here<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW64727298 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">In addition<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> to crew fees, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">v<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">olunteer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\"> also pay for their own travel to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">our host countries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64727298 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-p22aj-7fb6f48164fe807f79dcb91a4082e6f6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-23' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-23' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-23' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?\">Q. Can I get financial support to volunteer?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-23' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-23' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">A.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">We never want crew fees to be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> reason <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">one is not able to join us as a volunteer. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">Mercy Ships provides financial support to volunteers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> who need <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">assistance with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> paying crew fees. To get<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">financial support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225099139 BCX0\"> you would need to apply. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5n28qj-2615abec47af9b1af80618771772b9df'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-24' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-24' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-24' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?\">Q. I am a seafarer \u2013 can I get sea time with Mercy Ships?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-24' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-24' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">If you are a newly qualified <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">Deck or Engine Officer, you may struggle to get sea time. Over the years, Mercy Ships has helped many <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">seafarers<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">get the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\"> sea time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\"> they need while they volunteer on board<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117517382 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4fwyiz-8707465f0637a72d11af9c6af30da260'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-25' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-25' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-25' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. Where do your volunteers come from?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. Where do your volunteers come from?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. Where do your volunteers come from?\">Q. Where do your volunteers come from?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-25' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-25' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">A<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">The Mercy Ships volunteer crew come<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\"> from all over the world<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">, with over <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">60 nations, backgrounds, and cultures represented on board<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">. We would love to welcome you to the team <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">learn from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">your unique perspective<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\"> and skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199135053 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199135053 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2pyt17-358077aab24634b92e467b3a135a167f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Tout} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-26' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-26' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-26' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Cliquez pour \u00e9tendre : Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Cliquez pour r\u00e9duire : Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?\">Q. What skills do I need to volunteer with Mercy Ships?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-26' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-26' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">A. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">Half of the people needed on<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">board are medical professionals. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">he other half come from various backgrounds including IT Service Desk Analysts, Teachers, HR Facilitators, Housekeeping<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\"> Staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Sales<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\"> Staff<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Account<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">ants<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Operations Manage<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">rs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">, Deck &amp; Engineering Officers, Carpenters, Plumbers, HVAC <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\">Engineers,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106199544 BCX0\"> and many, many more! <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.mercyships.org\/\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120470552 BCX0\">Explore all our options<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120470552 BCX0\"> here<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120470552 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gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_6_3'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_6_3_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_3.3' id='input_6_3_3' value=''   aria-required='true'   placeholder='First Name'  \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_6_3_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text'>Pr\u00e9nom<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_6_3_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_3.6' id='input_6_3_6' value=''   aria-required='true'   placeholder='Last Name'  \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_6_3_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub hidden_sub_label screen-reader-text'>Nom<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_6_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_6_1'>Email<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_1' id='input_6_1' type='email' value='' class='medium'   placeholder='Email' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_6_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_6_9'>Company\/Organization<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_9' id='input_6_9' type='text' value='' class='medium'    placeholder='Company\/Organization' aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_6_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_6_11'>Country<span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_select'><select name='input_11' id='input_6_11' class='medium gfield_select'    aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" ><option value='' selected='selected' class='gf_placeholder'>Country<\/option><option value='Afghanistan' >Afghanistan<\/option><option value='\u00c5land Islands' >\u00c5land Islands<\/option><option value='Albania' >Albania<\/option><option value='Algeria' >Algeria<\/option><option value='American Samoa' >American Samoa<\/option><option value='Andorra' >Andorra<\/option><option value='Angola' >Angola<\/option><option value='Anguilla' >Anguilla<\/option><option value='Antarctica' >Antarctica<\/option><option value='Antigua and Barbuda' >Antigua and Barbuda<\/option><option value='Argentina' >Argentina<\/option><option value='Armenia' >Armenia<\/option><option value='Aruba' >Aruba<\/option><option value='Australia' >Australia<\/option><option value='Austria' >Austria<\/option><option value='Azerbaijan' >Azerbaijan<\/option><option value='Bahamas' >Bahamas<\/option><option value='Bahrain' >Bahrain<\/option><option value='Bangladesh' >Bangladesh<\/option><option value='Barbados' >Barbados<\/option><option value='Belarus' >Belarus<\/option><option value='Belgium' >Belgium<\/option><option value='Belize' >Belize<\/option><option value='Benin' >Benin<\/option><option value='Bermuda' >Bermuda<\/option><option value='Bhutan' >Bhutan<\/option><option value='Bolivia' >Bolivia<\/option><option value='Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba' >Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba<\/option><option value='Bosnia and Herzegovina' >Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/option><option value='Botswana' >Botswana<\/option><option value='Bouvet Island' >Bouvet Island<\/option><option value='Brazil' >Brazil<\/option><option value='British Indian Ocean Territory' >British Indian Ocean Territory<\/option><option value='Brunei Darrussalam' >Brunei Darrussalam<\/option><option value='Bulgaria' >Bulgaria<\/option><option value='Burkina Faso' >Burkina Faso<\/option><option value='Burundi' >Burundi<\/option><option value='Cambodia' >Cambodia<\/option><option value='Cameroon' >Cameroon<\/option><option value='Canada' >Canada<\/option><option value='Cape Verde' >Cape Verde<\/option><option value='Cayman Islands' >Cayman Islands<\/option><option value='Central African Republic' >Central African Republic<\/option><option value='Chad' >Chad<\/option><option value='Chile' >Chile<\/option><option value='China' >China<\/option><option value='Christmas Island' >Christmas Island<\/option><option value='Cocos Islands' >Cocos Islands<\/option><option value='Colombia' >Colombia<\/option><option value='Comoros' >Comoros<\/option><option value='Congo, Democratic Republic of the' >Congo, Democratic Republic of the<\/option><option value='Congo, Republic of the' >Congo, Republic of the<\/option><option value='Cook Islands' >Cook Islands<\/option><option value='Costa Rica' >Costa Rica<\/option><option value='C\u00f4te d&#039;Ivoire' >C\u00f4te d&#039;Ivoire<\/option><option value='Croatia' >Croatia<\/option><option value='Cuba' >Cuba<\/option><option value='Cura\u00e7ao' >Cura\u00e7ao<\/option><option value='Cyprus' >Cyprus<\/option><option value='Czech Republic' >Czech Republic<\/option><option value='Denmark' >Denmark<\/option><option value='Djibouti' >Djibouti<\/option><option value='Dominica' >Dominica<\/option><option value='Dominican Republic' >Dominican Republic<\/option><option value='Ecuador' >Ecuador<\/option><option value='Egypt' >Egypt<\/option><option value='El Salvador' >El Salvador<\/option><option value='Equatorial Guinea' >Equatorial Guinea<\/option><option value='Eritrea' >Eritrea<\/option><option value='Estonia' >Estonia<\/option><option value='Eswatini (Swaziland)' >Eswatini (Swaziland)<\/option><option value='Ethiopia' >Ethiopia<\/option><option value='Falkland Islands' >Falkland Islands<\/option><option value='Faroe Islands' >Faroe Islands<\/option><option value='Fiji' >Fiji<\/option><option value='Finland' >Finland<\/option><option value='France' >France<\/option><option value='French Guiana' >French Guiana<\/option><option value='French Polynesia' >French Polynesia<\/option><option value='French Southern Territories' >French Southern Territories<\/option><option value='Gabon' >Gabon<\/option><option value='Gambia' >Gambia<\/option><option value='Georgia' >Georgia<\/option><option value='Germany' >Germany<\/option><option value='Ghana' >Ghana<\/option><option value='Gibraltar' >Gibraltar<\/option><option value='Greece' >Greece<\/option><option value='Greenland' >Greenland<\/option><option value='Grenada' >Grenada<\/option><option value='Guadeloupe' >Guadeloupe<\/option><option value='Guam' >Guam<\/option><option value='Guatemala' >Guatemala<\/option><option value='Guernsey' >Guernsey<\/option><option value='Guinea' >Guinea<\/option><option value='Guinea-Bissau' >Guinea-Bissau<\/option><option value='Guyana' >Guyana<\/option><option value='Haiti' >Haiti<\/option><option value='Heard and McDonald Islands' >Heard and McDonald Islands<\/option><option value='Holy See' >Holy See<\/option><option value='Honduras' >Honduras<\/option><option value='Hong Kong' >Hong Kong<\/option><option value='Hungary' >Hungary<\/option><option value='Iceland' >Iceland<\/option><option value='India' >India<\/option><option value='Indonesia' >Indonesia<\/option><option value='Iran' >Iran<\/option><option value='Iraq' >Iraq<\/option><option value='Ireland' >Ireland<\/option><option value='Isle of Man' >Isle of Man<\/option><option value='Israel' >Israel<\/option><option value='Italy' >Italy<\/option><option value='Jamaica' >Jamaica<\/option><option value='Japan' >Japan<\/option><option value='Jersey' >Jersey<\/option><option value='Jordan' >Jordan<\/option><option value='Kazakhstan' >Kazakhstan<\/option><option value='Kenya' >Kenya<\/option><option value='Kiribati' >Kiribati<\/option><option value='Kuwait' >Kuwait<\/option><option value='Kyrgyzstan' >Kyrgyzstan<\/option><option value='Lao People&#039;s Democratic Republic' >Lao People&#039;s Democratic Republic<\/option><option value='Latvia' >Latvia<\/option><option value='Lebanon' >Lebanon<\/option><option value='Lesotho' >Lesotho<\/option><option value='Liberia' >Liberia<\/option><option value='Libya' >Libya<\/option><option value='Liechtenstein' >Liechtenstein<\/option><option value='Lithuania' >Lithuania<\/option><option value='Luxembourg' >Luxembourg<\/option><option value='Macau' >Macau<\/option><option value='Macedonia' >Macedonia<\/option><option value='Madagascar' >Madagascar<\/option><option value='Malawi' >Malawi<\/option><option value='Malaysia' >Malaysia<\/option><option value='Maldives' >Maldives<\/option><option value='Mali' >Mali<\/option><option value='Malta' >Malta<\/option><option value='Marshall Islands' >Marshall Islands<\/option><option value='Martinique' >Martinique<\/option><option value='Mauritania' >Mauritania<\/option><option value='Mauritius' >Mauritius<\/option><option value='Mayotte' >Mayotte<\/option><option value='Mexico' >Mexico<\/option><option value='Micronesia' >Micronesia<\/option><option value='Moldova' >Moldova<\/option><option value='Monaco' >Monaco<\/option><option value='Mongolia' >Mongolia<\/option><option value='Montenegro' >Montenegro<\/option><option value='Montserrat' >Montserrat<\/option><option value='Morocco' >Morocco<\/option><option value='Mozambique' >Mozambique<\/option><option value='Myanmar' >Myanmar<\/option><option value='Namibia' >Namibia<\/option><option value='Nauru' >Nauru<\/option><option value='Nepal' >Nepal<\/option><option value='Netherlands' >Netherlands<\/option><option value='New Caledonia' >New Caledonia<\/option><option value='New Zealand' >New Zealand<\/option><option value='Nicaragua' >Nicaragua<\/option><option value='Niger' >Niger<\/option><option value='Nigeria' >Nigeria<\/option><option value='Niue' >Niue<\/option><option value='Norfolk Island' >Norfolk Island<\/option><option value='North Korea' >North Korea<\/option><option value='Northern Mariana Islands' >Northern Mariana Islands<\/option><option value='Norway' >Norway<\/option><option value='Oman' >Oman<\/option><option value='Pakistan' >Pakistan<\/option><option value='Palau' >Palau<\/option><option value='Palestine, State of' >Palestine, State of<\/option><option value='Panama' >Panama<\/option><option value='Papua New Guinea' >Papua New Guinea<\/option><option value='Paraguay' >Paraguay<\/option><option value='Peru' >Peru<\/option><option value='Philippines' >Philippines<\/option><option value='Pitcairn' >Pitcairn<\/option><option value='Poland' >Poland<\/option><option value='Portugal' >Portugal<\/option><option value='Puerto Rico' >Puerto Rico<\/option><option value='Qatar' >Qatar<\/option><option value='R\u00e9union' >R\u00e9union<\/option><option value='Romania' >Romania<\/option><option value='Russia' >Russia<\/option><option value='Rwanda' >Rwanda<\/option><option value='Saint Barth\u00e9lemy' >Saint Barth\u00e9lemy<\/option><option value='Saint Helena' >Saint Helena<\/option><option value='Saint Kitts and Nevis' >Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/option><option value='Saint Lucia' >Saint Lucia<\/option><option value='Saint Martin' >Saint Martin<\/option><option value='Saint Pierre and Miquelon' >Saint Pierre and Miquelon<\/option><option value='Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' >Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/option><option value='Samoa' >Samoa<\/option><option value='San Marino' >San Marino<\/option><option value='Sao Tome and Principe' >Sao Tome and Principe<\/option><option value='Saudi Arabia' >Saudi Arabia<\/option><option value='Senegal' >Senegal<\/option><option value='Serbia' >Serbia<\/option><option value='Seychelles' >Seychelles<\/option><option value='Sierra Leone' >Sierra Leone<\/option><option value='Singapore' >Singapore<\/option><option value='Sint Maarten' >Sint Maarten<\/option><option value='Slovakia' >Slovakia<\/option><option value='Slovenia' >Slovenia<\/option><option value='Solomon Islands' >Solomon Islands<\/option><option value='Somalia' >Somalia<\/option><option value='South Africa' >South Africa<\/option><option value='South Georgia' >South Georgia<\/option><option value='South Korea' >South Korea<\/option><option value='South Sudan' >South Sudan<\/option><option value='Spain' >Spain<\/option><option value='Sri Lanka' >Sri Lanka<\/option><option value='Sudan' >Sudan<\/option><option value='Suriname' >Suriname<\/option><option value='Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands' >Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands<\/option><option value='Sweden' >Sweden<\/option><option value='Switzerland' >Switzerland<\/option><option value='Syria' >Syria<\/option><option value='Taiwan' >Taiwan<\/option><option value='Tajikistan' >Tajikistan<\/option><option value='Tanzania' >Tanzania<\/option><option value='Thailand' >Thailand<\/option><option value='Timor-Leste' >Timor-Leste<\/option><option value='Togo' >Togo<\/option><option value='Tokelau' >Tokelau<\/option><option value='Tonga' >Tonga<\/option><option value='Trinidad and Tobago' >Trinidad and Tobago<\/option><option value='Tunisia' >Tunisia<\/option><option value='Turkey' >Turkey<\/option><option value='Turkmenistan' >Turkmenistan<\/option><option value='Turks and Caicos Islands' >Turks and Caicos Islands<\/option><option value='Tuvalu' >Tuvalu<\/option><option value='Uganda' >Uganda<\/option><option value='Ukraine' >Ukraine<\/option><option value='United Arab Emirates' >United Arab Emirates<\/option><option value='United Kingdom' >United Kingdom<\/option><option value='United States' >United States<\/option><option value='Uruguay' >Uruguay<\/option><option value='US Minor Outlying Islands' >US Minor Outlying Islands<\/option><option value='Uzbekistan' >Uzbekistan<\/option><option value='Vanuatu' >Vanuatu<\/option><option value='Venezuela' >Venezuela<\/option><option value='Vietnam' >Vietnam<\/option><option value='Virgin Islands, British' >Virgin Islands, British<\/option><option value='Virgin Islands, U.S.' >Virgin Islands, U.S.<\/option><option value='Wallis and Futuna' >Wallis and Futuna<\/option><option value='Western Sahara' >Western Sahara<\/option><option value='Yemen' >Yemen<\/option><option value='Zambia' >Zambia<\/option><option value='Zimbabwe' >Zimbabwe<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/li><li id=\"field_6_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-select gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below hidden_label 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