Marine volunteers

Serve aboard our medical ship

Where do you fit?

There is a place on board for everyone.

Captain, chief, second and third mates make up the officers on board. Three deck hands also help with operations and watch keeping

Master II/2
Chief Mate II/2
Able Seafarer Deck II/5

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I wasn’t youthful and didn’t have a mission, but somehow the staff of YWAM Ships found a way for me to fit in to their organization. Whatever your experience, skills, or talents are, YWAM can find a way to put them to a higher purpose

- CAPtain ron bockhold

Outreach Details

We are so excited you are joining us for an outreach in Papua New Guinea! The following information will give you an understanding of outreaches on board 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 on the ship along with occasional opportunities to visit 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 Kona 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.

It’s wonderful to work with a ministry associated with young people and to watch them serve God so passionately. And, from a personal standpoint, I don’t see anything in the Bible about retirement. We should use our skills to serve God however we can until He calls us home.

Captain John McDonnell - USA

Outreach Cost

For current outreach pricing and available dates please contact us at: [email protected]

Have questions? Let's talk!

Our registrar team is available to help you along the way, and answer any questions you may have. Email us at [email protected] or check out the volunteers FAQs.

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