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Come on board the Global Mercy in this inspiring documentary hosted by Dunedin's Dr Andrew Clark, as he introduces us to some of the Kiwis volunteering on board the hospital ship in Senegal, West Africa.

Broadcasting on SKY 201, and FREEVIEW 25

Tuesday, 7 November at 9 pm

Wednesday, 8 November at 2 pm

Saturday, 11 November at 5 pm

Meet just some of the New Zealanders who fill a wide variety of roles in the Mercy Ships volunteer crew. Medical, maritime and general volunteers take weeks, months and even years to dedicate their skills and experience. Together they are serving Africa’s marginalised and vulnerable, in Jesus’ name.

Volunteer Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark - International Chaplain

OUR HOST – After serving more than 30 years, Dr Andrew is full of insider stories as he hosts us on board the Global Mercy

Volunteer Pollard family

Pollard family - Morrinsville

The family of 6 has lived on 2 Mercy Ships as Jeremy served as the school Principal. Ruth serves as a nurse, and is a busy mum 

Volunteer Juda Harding

Judy Harding – Dargaville

Spending 3 years teaching the crew children on our hospital ships is a remarkable second career for Judy.

Volunteer Carter family

Sinclair & Cathy Carter - Coromandel

Volunteering once wasn’t enough for this Second Engineer and Technical Administrator – now onto their 4th tour-of-duty.

Volunteer Huber family

Huber family - Titirangi

Kylie, Dan & Hannah are on board together, making it possible for Kylie to serve as the operating theatre clinical manager.

Volunteer Rebakah Wilson

Rebekah Wilson – Rotorua

Rebekah teaches IT and Library in the ship’s school. She loves to bring interesting tech into her classes on board

Volunteer Ella Hawthorne

Ella Hawthorne - New Plymouth

Setting up the brand new eye clinic on the Global Mercy was just one of Ella’s roles as Ophthalmic Team Manager

Michelle Knubley - Gisborne

Using her nursing skills in a different way to help those most in need was Michele’s inspiration for volunteering for 6 months 

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