Come on board the Global Mercy as we're introduced to the Kiwis, young and old, who live on the world’s largest – and newest – civilian hospital ship. These are just some of the New Zealanders who fill a wide variety of roles in the Mercy Ships volunteer crew, dedicated to serving Africa’s marginalised and vulnerable, in Jesus’ name.
Pollard family - Morrinsville
This family of 6 are key players in the school on board the Global Mercy, where Jeremy serves as Principal.
Andrew Clark - International Chaplain
After serving moe than 30 years, Dr Andrew is full of insider stories as he hosts us on board the Global Mercy
Judy Harding – Dargaville
Spending 3 years teaching the crew children on our hospital ships is a remarkable second career for Judy.
Sinclair & Cathy Carter - Coromandel
Volunteering once wasn’t enough for this Second Engineer and Technical Administrator – now onto their 4th tour-of-duty.
Huber family - Titirangi
Kylie, Dan & Hannah are on board together making it possible for Kylie to serve as the operating theatres clinical manager.
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
Michele Knubley - Rotorua
Using her nursing skills in a different way to help those most in need was Michele’s inspiration for volunteering for 6 months