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Is Mercy Ships working during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What kinds of positions are available?
How long can I serve?
What health or age restrictions apply?
What are the immunization requirements?
How much does it cost to serve with Mercy Ships?
Can Mercy Ships help me raise funds?
Can married couples with/without children serve onboard?
If we are a couple, how will our placement be managed?
Can non-married couples serve together on board?
How many children are onboard?
What is the Mercy Ships Academy?
What surgical procedures do you perform onboard?
Do I need to be a registered nurse?
What opportunities does Mercy Ships offer for allied health professionals?
Do you use medical or nursing students?
Do I need experience before volunteering?
Does my license need to be current?
Do I need malpractice insurance?
What is the minimum commitment?
What will my schedule be (night/weekends/etc.)?
What are the nursing responsibilities on the ward?
Do I need to bring my own scrubs?
What are the medicines we use on board?
Do I need seaman’s papers to serve on board?
What kinds of certificates are required to serve in deck or engineering?
Will my service time on the Mercy Ship count toward a Merchant Marine Certificate?
Will my Navy experience benefit Mercy Ships?
Why does Mercy Ships register its ships in Malta?
Is Mercy Ships compliant with safety and environmental regulations?
I’m interested in a maritime career, but I don’t have any experience. Can Mercy Ships help?
What opportunities are available for professionals not in the medical field?
What ongoing staff development does Mercy Ships offer?
Can I continue to work remotely for a company at home?
How easy is it to transfer to another position or location?
Does Mercy Ships have a minimum commitment for leadership positions?
Which positions are on your management team?
Are background or criminal record checks required?
How long does it take to be reviewed?
Are interviews required?
How far in advance should I apply to volunteer with Mercy Ships?
Can I apply if I am not a Christian or currently not attending a church?
How do I apply?
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Running our hospital ship
takes a crew of committed volunteers.

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Each year, OUR VOLUNTEERS help provide healthcare for over 2,000 patients and training to 1,500 local medical professionals.

We’re excited to meet the next wave of volunteers who will come onboard to help turn #FirstWorldProblems into #WorldProblemsFirst.

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