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Our Mission

To demonstrate the love of Christ to people affected by
disaster, conflict and poverty
around the world.
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Aid programs for preventable disease, famine, community health.

Disaster Response Volunteer Opportunities

Strategy

We develop high-impact relief and rehabilitation programs for people displaced by conflict, war and natural disaster. Together with our volunteers and local staff, we:

  • Provide health care to disaster-affected populations and implement emergency preparedness programs.
  • Build local partner and health personnel capacity through community-based interventions.
  • Ship essential medicines and supplies to hospitals and clinics.
  • Provide psychosocial training and care to traumatized people.

Requirements

Teams are drawn from our response-ready pool of volunteers who have previously completed the screening and interview process.

Certification/licensure requirements (for citizens of the U.S./Canada; requirements vary for applicants from other countries):

  • Doctors (MD, DO)
  • Physician Assistants (PA-C)
  • Nurse Practitioners (ANP, FNP, PNP)
  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Psychosocial (MS, MA)
  • Paramedics (PARA)

Other requirements:

  • Commitment to our mission statement.
  • Previous developing nations experience.
  • Physically fit (accustomed to hiking and lifting, extreme conditions).  
  • Valid passport, current medical license/certification.
  • Current doctor-recommended immunizations.
  • Written clearance from a physician to serve.
  • Able to serve at least 4 weeks.

Highest priority is given to those who have:

  • The ability to leave on short notice.
  • Prior experience with Medical Teams International or emergency relief interventions.
  • ER, trauma, family and general practice, pediatrics, ICU or CCU experience.

In most cases, Medical Teams International covers the trip expenses for disaster teams.

Application

Please complete the following steps to apply for a volunteer opportunity:

1. Download the Application Form [PDF] and complete it.
2. Download the Questionnnaire [PDF] and complete it.
3. Make a photo copy of your valid passport.
4. Complete the online Reference form [web form].

NOTE: If you are interested in joining a disaster response team, please be prepared to submit your CV or resume and your current medical license/certification.

Please mail, fax or e-mail your application documents to:

Medical Teams International
Attention: International Programs 
P.O. Box 10,
Portland, OR 97207
Fax: 503.624.1001
E-mail: volunteer@medicalteams.org

Current disaster response needs

Opportunities for volunteering to support the disaster response work currently underway are listed in the current international team opportunities. If you would like to be considered for opportunities in the future, please submit a completed volunteer application [PDF]. You may submit it via mail, email or fax as instructed on the application.

To be alerted of disasters and to receive reports of our work around the world, please sign up for our email publications. You may also be interested in our current international team opportunities.

We appreciate your desire to serve with us.