Volunteer Stories
Mercy Ships Volunteer Stories
We love to share our stories of hope and healing to all. Our volunteer stories will give an inside look at what it is like to be a Mercy Ships volunteer.
Celebrating International Nurses Day
Volunteer Nurses Bring Hope and Healing to Those in Need Imagine, for a moment, the populations of New York City,...
Make Your Mark: Rodrigo Silva’s Journey
Seventeen countries and four Mercy Ships Over the last several years, Rodrigo Silva has sailed to 17 countries to...
New Mercies: Dr. Brian Barki
Giving the Gift of Friendship Dr. Brian Barki is an anesthesiologist from Oklahoma who took his wife and three...
Make Your Mark: Thomas Dubourcq’s Journey
Leading Communications On Board the World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Thomas Dubourcq has found meaning in his...
New Mercies: A Brand-New Ship
The Building of the Global Mercy with Jim Patterson Today is Tell a Story Day, and there are many stories to choose...
New Mercies: Susy Horta’s Journey
Giving the Gift of Love Susy Horta is an ICU nurse from Columbia. Growing up in a missionary family, Susy always...
Make Your Mark: Dr. Joe Park’s Journey
‘Bachelorette’ Alum Reflects on Time with Mercy Ships For Dr. Joe Park, returning to his New York City apartment...
New Mercies: Kelly Denning’s Journey
Giving the Gift of Touch Kelly Denning is a nurse from Australia who has served three field services onboard the...
New Mercies: Don and Deyon Stephens Part 2
The Future of Mercy Ships When discussing the future of Mercy Ships, Don Stephens brought us back to the original...
Make Your Mark: Eugene’s Journey
A Front-Row Seat to Healing As a videographer, Eugene Ampadu has always been a visual person. So naturally, when he...
New Mercies: Don and Deyon Stephens Part 1
The History of Mercy Ships Don and Deyon Stephens are an inspiring couple who are the founders of Mercy Ships. In...
Make Your Mark: Eric Diatta’s Journey
The translator who kept hope alive It seems like Eric Diatta’s phone never stops ringing, and for good measure. On...
Make Your Mark: Deb Duff’s Journey
Finding Purpose in a Trial Deb Duff's journey as a Mercy Ships volunteer has been full of unpredictable starts and...
Make Your Mark: Lawrence Adjei
Celebrating Three Decades of Service Today, Lawrence Adjei serves as bosun, commanding the deck department on the...
Make Your Mark: Carey-Anne Dooley
Teaching the world onboard a floating hospital Moving to a brand-new environment and school as a child can be a...