Nurse and patient

An unforgettable adventure

Meet our crew of volunteers!

A global community of volunteers bringing hope and healing onboard the world’s largest fleet of non-governmental hospital ships. Short-term and long-term crew members who offer a wide range of expertise: seafarers, engineers, plumbers, carpenters, information technology staff, teachers, surgeons,  nurses, dentists, cooks, photographers and more. Mercy Ships would not exist without our amazing volunteers!

VOLUNTEER STORIES

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Mercy Ships Canada Volunteer Crew Recognized for Dedication

Grâce aux efforts des bénévoles canadiens, Mercy Ships Canada a été reconnue comme l’organisation internationale de soins de santé la plus dévouée dans le cadre des « 2024 Canadian Business Awards ».
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The Ripple Effect of Volunteerism

Lorsqu’une personne choisit de faire du bénévolat pour Mercy Ships, c’est toute une communauté qui est touchée par cette décision…
Volunteer doctor Albrecht

Dave Albrecht

Here is a story shared by Dave Albrecht, a Canadian Nurse volunteer who served with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone in 2011.
Volunteer Tara Mchardy

Tara McHardy

Meet Tara on her humanitarian trip! Discover a Canadian nurse committed to humanitarian aid with Mercy Ships in Africa.
Celine Leger

A French-speaking Canadian on board

People who meet Céline on board the Africa Mercy will hear a “Bonjour! Comment ça va?” or “Merci!” She is happy to greet other volunteers in French as they pass her by.
Volunteer Kliewer

A Canadian family abroad for humanitarian work

Meet the Kliewers! Discover a family committed to humanitarian work on our hospital ships in Africa with Mercy Ships.
Stephanie Bauman

Stephanie Bauman

More than 10 years ago, a friend of Stephanie’s boarded the Africa Mercy. She witnessed the impact on her life and decided that one day it would be her turn.
Dr. Sherif Emil

Dr. Sherif Emil

Dr. Emil is a professor of Pediatric Surgery at McGill University, the director of the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Captain Mark Carew

Mark Carew

After retiring from the offshore oil and gas industry in 2014, 52-year-old Captain Mark Carew, from Fall River, Nova Scotia, started a new chapter in his life.

VOLUNTEER STORIES

The Laberge

Deux chirurgiens Québécois opèrent bénévolement en Sierra Leone

En avril 2024, le couple de chirurgiens québécois, Dr Jean-Martin Laberge et Dre Louise Caouette-Laberge, est monté à bord du Global Mercy à Freetown en Sierra Leone pour opérer bénévolement les patients.
Guide book

Mercy Ships Canada Volunteer Crew Recognized for Dedication

Grâce aux efforts des bénévoles canadiens, Mercy Ships Canada a été reconnue comme l’organisation internationale de soins de santé la plus dévouée dans le cadre des « 2024 Canadian Business Awards ».
Guide book

The Ripple Effect of Volunteerism

Lorsqu’une personne choisit de faire du bénévolat pour Mercy Ships, c’est toute une communauté qui est touchée par cette décision…
Volunteer doctor Albrecht

Dave Albrecht

Here is a story shared by Dave Albrecht, a Canadian Nurse volunteer who served with Mercy Ships in Sierra Leone in 2011.
Volunteer Tara Mchardy

Tara McHardy

Meet Tara on her humanitarian trip! Discover a Canadian nurse committed to humanitarian aid with Mercy Ships in Africa.
Celine Leger

A French-speaking Canadian on board

People who meet Céline on board the Africa Mercy will hear a “Bonjour! Comment ça va?” or “Merci!” She is happy to greet other volunteers in French as they pass her by.
Volunteer Kliewer

A Canadian family abroad for humanitarian work

Meet the Kliewers! Discover a family committed to humanitarian work on our hospital ships in Africa with Mercy Ships.
Stephanie Bauman

Stephanie Bauman

More than 10 years ago, a friend of Stephanie’s boarded the Africa Mercy. She witnessed the impact on her life and decided that one day it would be her turn.
Dr. Sherif Emil

Dr. Sherif Emil

Dr. Emil is a professor of Pediatric Surgery at McGill University, the director of the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Captain Mark Carew

Mark Carew

After retiring from the offshore oil and gas industry in 2014, 52-year-old Captain Mark Carew, from Fall River, Nova Scotia, started a new chapter in his life.

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