Project Overview

Each MMI project is certainly a unique experience when one considers the individual needs of patients, the variety of international destinations, and the dynamics of each volunteer team. Keeping in mind that flexibility is vital, here is a general overview of a typical medical mission:

Your Job: The medical and project directors will assign your role, matching your skills and training with the needs of the project. Non-medical volunteers will serve as General Helpers.

Patients: The people we serve are the least and last on the economic scale. The healthcare we offer is usually all that is available to them. We minister to the patients as we treat their medical needs. Our health education presentations integrate the message of the gospel.

Medical Clinics: Team members coordinate with the project's medical director before the project begins to ensure that all necessary medicine, equipment, and supplies will be available. Our days are full and we work hard as a team to see as many patients as possible during the week.

Every Day: Mornings begin with a devotional after breakfast. Some teams offer optional early morning prayer times. In the evenings you will enjoy fellowship and relaxation with other team members.

Weekend: There may be options such as the beach, sightseeing or shopping. Sunday morning worship services may be planned among the group or you may have the opportunity to visit local churches.

Accommodations: Where you stay depends on the location - usually in a hostel, dorm, or small hotel setting. Bathroom facilities will be available.