Medical volunteers

Serve on board our ship

What do we help with?

YWAM Ships Aotearoa places physicians, dentists, eye doctors, and other medical professionals in short-term service on our vessels on deployment. We coordinate all the details of the assignment, including:

Matching interests, abilities, and time frame with our vessels and locations
Providing orientation and resources before and during the assignment
Assisting with necessary visas, permits, and other field requirements
Coordinating field housing and transportation
Assisting volunteers in handling financial details related to overseas service

Where do you fit?

We have a dental chair on board the ship and there are mobile dental units that we take ashore. The most common procedure is extracting teeth relieving people of pain and infection.

Dentists
Dental Assistants
Sterilization Technician

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I learned a lot about medicine, myself, and God. I met so many believers in PNG that were kind servants working hard to improve their community and country. I felt extremely lucky and blessed. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and want to return.

- Marianna Duncan, Nurse, USA

Outreach Details

We are so excited you are joining us for an outreach in Fiji! The following information will give you an understanding of outreaches onboard our vessel.

While on board, you will also participate with regular housekeeping duties (e.g. dinner preparation or clean up). Clinic days are usually five days per week. Sundays are often a day off, with opportunities to be involved in a local church service. We work very closely with the local churches who are often the main healthcare providers. Several evenings a week you will have the opportunity to join social activities for everyone. There may also be opportunities in the evening to visit with the locals.

While on board, you will also participate with regular housekeeping duties (e.g. dinner preparation or clean up). Clinic days are usually five days per week. Sundays are often a day off, with opportunities to be involved in a local church service. We work very closely with the local churches who are often the main healthcare providers. Several evenings a week you will have the opportunity to join social activities for all those living on board. There may also be opportunities in the evening to visit with the locals.

Living on board

Life on board a ship is a lot of fun. Living in close community will be a new experience for some and we invite everyone to work together to make it an enjoyable experience. Here’s more information about what life aboard a ship looks like:

Due to the unique nature of these outreaches, we want to help you understand the accountability structure of our organization. The ship coordinator from YWAM Ships Aotearoa will lead and facilitate the outreach. The medical coordinator will assist clinic leaders of each medical team to make sure the clinics run smoothly. The captain will oversee areas concerning navigation of the ship and safety on board.

My experience was amazing. We prayed for the sick and shared our faith. We felt safe and comfortable doing so. I would highly recommend getting involved.

Lisa Maurette, Nurse, Alberta, Canada

Outreach Cost

For current outreach pricing and available dates please contact us at: info@ysa.nz

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Our registrar team is available to help you along the way, and answer any questions you may have. Email us at info@ysa.nz