Volunteer today. On board From home

Our cabins are small, but cozy. Most of our crew members share a cabin and bathroom with several cabin mates, with a bunk bed and a small closet. Each stateroom is equipped with WiFi and air conditioning, with wall space for photos of your loved ones.
Couples and families have their own cabins, and single cabins for our maritime officers.

Our Food Services department serves delicious and nutritious meals three times a day in the onboard dining room. There is a ‘ship shop’ and even a Starbucks Café on board. When you feel like having a home-cooked meal, cook whatever you like in the crew’s kitchen. Limited groceries can be purchased at local markets, however.

Each ship is like a small city and includes everything you might need. There is a laundry, a hairdresser, a bank, a post office, a gym, an internet café/WiFi, a library with movies and board games, a swimming pool and even a clinic for the crew’s medical and dental care.

The unique experience of serving with Mercy Ships includes the adventure of discovering new places. Each country we serve has its own culture and beauty. Our crew is encouraged to interact with the people we have come to serve, and even learn new languages! You can explore local markets, attractions and restaurants, or attend a local church.
We will teach you how to move around safely and also give you the opportunity to spend some time with those in need on the ground.

Mercy Ships is able to host volunteers with families for many of our long-term on-board functions. We have an accredited Academy on board.

From kindergarten through high school, Academy students learn everything they would discover in mainland schools, and more. The Academy is internationally accredited and meets the standards of quality education. It is also a place where children can experience the unique aspects of life on board our ships with people from all over the world.

We want our volunteers to grow and thrive while serving on board. That’s why we offer continuing education opportunities as a way to invest in the future of our crew members.

The safety of our crew and patients is something we take very seriously. Our team of experienced security officers is committed to keeping everyone safe and secure.

Moving to a ship on a new continent and working in a completely new environment can be very challenging at first. One way we support our crew is through our chaplain program.
Chaplains are available to anyone who wants to talk about their new experiences with a trusted confidant.