Tu vis au Canada?
Tes compétences.
Leurs vies.
Des professionnels canadiens s'engagent bénévolement à bord de navires-hôpitaux pour transformer des vies en Afrique. Certains servent deux semaines. D'autres restent plusieurs années.
bénévoles canadiens
Heather Hannon
Infirmière de bloc opératoire
Fredericton, NB
Dan Croutch et sa famille
Directeur des opérations
Waterloo, ON
Hannah Ostermeier
Gestionnaire du Hope Center
Calgary, AB
David et Elaine Sigalet
Médecin chef et Directrice de la formation
Calgary, AB
Danica Massey
Pharmacienne en chef
Kamloops, B.-C.
Chantal Doddridge
Infirmière en soins de plaies
Longueil, QC
Brittany Lassel
Technicienne en laboratoire médical
Kitchener, ON
Deux navires-hôpitaux. Des centaines de professionnels compétents. Une mission en continue.
À bord, tout est possible grâce aux bénévoles. Chirurgiens, infirmiers, capitaines, plombiers, informaticiens… autant de personnes qui consacrent des semaines, des mois, voire des années à cette cause humanitaire. Nous recherchons des personnes avec les compétences et la motivation nécessaires pour accomplir une mission extraordinaire — et pour être elles-mêmes profondément transformées.
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120+
professionnels canadiens servant à bord
2 semaines à 2 ans
engagement bénévole à court ou long terme
OPPOrtunités immédiates
Nous recherchons des personnes comme toi.
Chaque rôle mobilise des compétences qui transforment des vies. C’est peut-être là que les tiennes trouveront leur place.
Healthcare Professionals
“Your skills change outcomes on board.”
Your clinical skills will be used in ways you've never experienced. From operating rooms to training local practitioners, healthcare volunteers are at the heart of our mission.
Roles include
- Surgeons & OR teams
- OR / PACU Nurses, Anesthesia Providers
- Pharmacists, Medical Lab & Radiology Technicians
- Hospital Directors, CMOs, OR Managers
- Clinical Supervisors & Educators
Minimum 2 years clinical experience. Leadership roles require 1–2 year commitment.
Marine, Trades & Technical
“Without you, we don't leave port.”
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Captains, Chief Engineers
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Deck & Engineering Officers
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Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters
- IT Professionals and Electricians
Marine training (STCW) is required for a majority of technical roles.
Leadership & Operations
“Your experience keeps us moving forward.”
- Finance, HR & Senior Directors
- Communication and IT Managers
- Hotel and Food Services Management
- Global Health Educators
1–2 year commitment. Cross-cultural experience an asset.
Our hospital ships require about 2,500 volunteers per year to provide surgical services in port. Not sure if your qualifications fit? That's exactly what our Canadian team is here to help you figure out.
Every career has seasons
Where are you in your career?
Life on the ship
Discover what it’s like to be onboard
Real questions, honest answers — before you commit.
Where you’ll be
Sub-Saharan Africa. Each country brings its own culture, food, and landscape. Weekends are yours to explore.
Your cabin
Shared quarters, bunk beds, Wi-Fi, A/C. Cozy, not luxurious. Couples and families have private cabins.
Community
350–600 volunteers from 70 countries, living and working together toward a shared mission.
Shared Values
Shared values shape daily life on board — compassion, service, and for many, faith. It’s a community that takes care of each other.
Commodités
Gym, cafeteria and dining room, café, shop, library, pool, onboard clinic, bank. The ships are small floating cities.
Families welcome
Long-term roles accommodate families. Accredited on-board school, family cabins, and a kids' community.
Tu vis au Canada?
Here’s how we can help.
Canadians in your corner
Parlez-vous français?
French speakers are in high demand on board—especially when we are serving in French‑speaking countries. While the application process and working language on the ship are English, we offer bilingual support to guide you every step of the way.
You won't do this alone
Building a base of support is part of the journey. Volunteers often invite friends, family, colleagues, community service clubs, and churches to be part of a team that stands alongside them and shares in the impact. We are here to help.
Yara Sayegh
Alberta
Catherine Tremblay
Quebec
Chris Attwater
British Columbia
Mercy Ships ALumni
Have you served with Mercy Ships before?
Alumni are the backbone of our ships — ensuring a strong, experienced team ready to sail successfully. In order to operate safely, 60% of the staffing plan need to be filled by Alumni. Your path back looks different from a new applicant’s.
Ready to get started?
Tell our Canadian team a little about yourself and your background. They'll be in touch to help you figure out if this is the right fit — no obligation.
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Combien de bénévoles embarquent sur nos navires-hôpitaux?
Chaque année, plus de 2 500 bénévoles originaires de plus de 70 pays servent à bord de nos navires-hôpitaux pour de l'aide humanitaire.
Nous sommes disponibles pour vous accompagner dans votre parcours de bénévolat!
1-866-900-7447 (sans frais)