Nurses Christian Fellowship - Canada
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Listed below is a number of organizations that nurses may contact in order to inquire about short-term or global mission opportunities.
ORGANIZATION |
TYPES OF PROFESSIONALS REQUIRED |
LENGTH OF SERVICE |
VOLUNTARY/ |
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS |
AFRICA INLAND MISSION |
Physicians, nurse educators, community health nurses, midwives, and other health personnel - health programs integrated with other ministries |
2 to 4 years |
Volunteer and self-funded for transport and other expenses |
In addition to professional qualifications and experience, a strong Christian commitment is essential. Some additional training may be required. Locations in East and Central Africa. |
CAUSE CANADA |
Doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychological counselors, and psychologists |
Minimum 6 months to 1 year |
Both. Most volunteers are expected to cover costs of transportation and food |
Cause Canada is a Christian motivated international relief and development organization specializing in Primary Health Care, potable water and sanitation, reforestation, micro-enterprises and gender specific development initiatives. Fluency in French or Spanish is highly recommended. |
HOPE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY |
Doctors, nurses, administrators, medical technicians, engineers, water technicians, agricultural and horticultural specialists |
several weeks to 2 years |
Voluntary. Some assistance for travel and living may be provided |
Countries: South East Asia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America |
SIM CANADA |
Doctors, nurses, midwives, dieticians, hospital administrators, dentists, medical technologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, ophthalmologists, pharmacists, community health care workers. |
3 months to career service |
Volunteers must self-finance (solicit individual or private sponsorship) |
Countries: Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chile, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa, South Asia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. An international interdenominational evangelical mission organization. Persons are required to meet the qualifications of the mission. |
Evangelical Medical Aid Society EMAS Canada |
Nurses, nutritionists |
Minimum 1 year + 3 months cross-cultural training |
Support raising required |
An interdenominational evangelical relief, rehabilitation, leadership training and community development organization. Countries: Brazil, Haiti, Jamaica, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines. Seeking mature, ministering Christians committed to EI’s cross-cultural doctrinal statement and mandate. |
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA |
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, administrators |
6 months to 2 years. Some long-term postings are available |
Volunteer. Support groups raise funds for travel and accommodations. Some salaried positions are available |
Participants expected to be active in the church life of the hosting country. |
EVANGELICAL MEDICAL AID SOCIETY (EMAS) Tel: (905) 625-4457
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Physicians, nurses, dentists, paramedical workers |
1 week to several months |
Volunteers are self funded or arrange donations to cover their travel and accommodation costs (tax receipts issued) |
Focus is on transferring expertise in health-related projects in China, Africa, Caribbean area, and Eastern Europe. |
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS |
Medical doctors, nurses, general surgeons, anaesthetists, specialists and occasionally midwives, nutritionists and epidemiologists |
6-9 months |
Contact MSF directly. Volunteers are provided a living allowance |
Nurses work primarily in camps for refugees or "internally displaced persons." The work is more organizational and managerial, rather than clinical. BScN or RN diploma and 2 years practical nursing experience. Mother and child experience is useful. |
VICS (Volunteer International
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Public health nurses, doctors, dentists and physiotherapists. |
2 years |
Strictly voluntary with travel expenses and a living allowance provided |
Countries: Nepal, Africa, Central and south Pacific, and Central and South America. Over 21 years of age. Public health background. 18 months work experience since graduation an asset. |
WORLD VISION CANADA |
Doctors, nurses |
1 year minimum with the expectation for longer commitment. Volunteer terms vary from 1 month to 6 weeks |
Travel expenses and remuneration. Volunteers pay for own travel costs |
Overseas experience and Christian commitment. There are projects all over the |
MATE/FCC |
Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, other health personnel for health teaching and clinical services, combined with opportunities for evangelism, discipleship, women's, children's and youth ministry in churches and schools. |
2-4 weeks |
Volunteers are required to raise their own support; receipts will be issued for donations over $10.00 towards the expense of travel and accommodation. (other support) |
Comments: MATE/FCC is an interdenominational organization providing clinical services and pastoral care to the whole person, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our focus on education covers health and environmental issues as well as pastoral training. We work in various countries of the Caribbean, South America and Africa. |