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To serve in a career capacity with Mercy Ships, (which is defined as two years or longer) you must first successfully complete a requisite training program. At this time, nearly all career positions are self-funded, that is non-salaried.
If you are interested in serving in a career capacity with Mercy Ships and would like information on attending the five month or the three month requisite training program, please contact MSSA directly.
You can Request an Application, either by download or mail. |
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Mercy Ships has many programs and offers a wide variety of opportunities for those who want to be involved in a short-term capacity. Over a thousand people a year volunteer their holiday, summer vacation, Christmas or spring break, retirement, etc. to help bring hope and healing to the poor through Mercy Ships.
To volunteer with Mercy Ships, (which is defined as any period of time ranging from two weeks to one year) you must first request and complete an application form.
You can Request an Application, either by download or mail.
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| Mercy Teams |
Welcome to Mercy Teams, the branch of Mercy Ships that provides short-term outreach opportunities for churches, schools, civic organizations and groups of individuals. Knowing first-hand the challenges and complexities of arranging such trips, Mercy Teams handles all the logistics and equips the teams in preparation for their time of service.
Mercy Teams operate in both the developing world as well as developed nations. Working alongside Mercy Ships projects and other established organizations and ministries, Mercy Teams augments and complements their work while encouraging local churches.
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Mercy Teams desire is to partner with groups to serve the poor together. Perhaps you long to make a lasting impact, but only have a limited available time each year? Maybe you long to encourage your group to be involved in missions service? Or desire to experience God in a deeper way - and share His love with others?
Mercy Teams is for you! There is a role for everyone from mixing cement, to carpentry, to sewing, to painting, to treating wounds, to sharing basic health care, to befriending the local people - and so many people to be shown the love of God. Come, expand your horizons - and bless the poor through Mercy Teams!
For further information, contact the MSSA office:
Tel: 27 21 7154944
Email: mssa@mercyships.org.za |
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While we love to think anyone can come and serve with us, the reality is that not everyone is cut out for volunteer service in a developing nation onboard a hospital ship! There are a number of factors that would contraindicate service with Mercy Ships. For example, if you have a serious health problem, you may not be accepted for service on a Mercy Ship, even as a short-term volunteer. However, we do have support offices around the world, and those who do not qualify to serve onboard a ship can always serve in other ways.
The most important qualification is that you have a willingness to serve and are willing to put the needs of others above your own to demonstrate the love of God to the poor.
Volunteers come on a short-term basis from as little as two weeks to as long as two years of service. Others serve with Mercy Ships in a career capacity. |
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Developing world opportunities currently exist in West Africa and Central America. However, Mercy Teams will soon be facilitating teams to Asia as well. Projects to date have included:
• Renovating orphanages
• Building and painting clinics, schools and homes
• Teaching on community health
• Medical Clinics
• Assisting in micro-enterprise projects
• Serving for a few days onboard a Mercy Ship
• In the developed world, Mercy Teams offers various opportunities at our national offices. |
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