YWAM SHIPS AOTEAROA
YWAM SHIPS AOTEAROA
YWAM Ships Aotearoa is motivated by the foundational belief that every individual has a purpose, is valuable, and deserves access to the necessities of life: basic healthcare, shelter, clean water, and education. We believe that it is our obligation to act today.
The purpose of YWAM Ships is to empower a healthy future for isolated island communities.
Through the use of a specifically equipped medical aid ship, in partnership with Pacific governments, YSA offers free health and well-being services to isolated communities throughout the liquid-continent of the Pacific. We go where planes and cars cannot.
YWAM Ships works in partnership by invitation. We seek to work in collaboration and with a non-partisan approach at the national, provincial, district, and local government level, as well as at the village level. Outreaches are carefully planned with detailed reports submitted after the completion of each outreach.
JOIN US:
Everyone serving with YWAM Ships is a volunteer – including all the marine professionals, healthcare professionals, deck crew, and staff. That means that everyone involved is committed to the mission of the organization and not serving for personal gain. An all-volunteer crew also means that every contribution goes to furthering the mission rather than paying salaries.
Use your skills to make a difference.
Are you a medical professional, mariner, or simply willing to serve where needed? We would love to have you join us.
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MV YWAM KOHA:
A catalyst to help isolated island communities thrive.
This strong and versatile New Zealand-based vessel is uniquely designed to carry both people and cargo to remote island communities. Custom built shipping containers, on the ship’s deck, can serve as dental, medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, or classroom facilities. Koha is a Māori word for “gift”. The ship was given as a gift to Youth With A Mission and is now a gift of practical hope and healing to the Pacific islands.
Find out more at: www.ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz/our-fleet/
Trinity Koha Dental Clinic:
The Trinity Koha Dental Clinic (TKDC) brings mobile dental clinics to underserved New Zealand communities to help relieve urgent oral health needs. As a part of YWAM Ships Aotearoa, this is our response to our own community here in New Zealand. The need for oral health treatment is at a critical point in our nation. Together we can meet the needs of our own people. Together we can empower a healthy future right here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
TKDC is a collaboration between YSA and our platinum partner, Trinity Lands Limited along with many other groups and individuals. We partner with regional dental associations, businesses, NZ-registered dentists, local health providers and community groups. Working together, we meet the emergency oral needs of our community while also educating people on how to better care for their teeth.
Volunteerism is a key driver of the TKDC. We are able to deliver the koha-based services because of an army of volunteers who give their time and talents with no expectation of remuneration. As kiwis, we are at our best when we give of ourselves to help others.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
The ongoing success of these clinics is dependent on three things coming together:
- The clinics are only successful when there is a partnership between YSA and a local health provider that is connected to the needs within their own community. If you want to partner with us and invite us to your community, we want to hear from you.
- Services can only be provided when we have financial support to purchase the equipment needed. If you want to financially partner with us to deliver these clinics, we look forward to hearing from you
- The greatest hindrance to providing these services is the availability of New Zealand registered dentists, assistants and hygienists. We are grateful for those in the dental community who have volunteered their skills. We look forward to seeing many more offer the expertise to meet the great need in our communities.
Find more information here: www.ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz
ARE YOU A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL?
YWAM Ships Aotearoa places physicians, dentists, eye doctors, and other medical professionals in short-term service on our vessels on deployment. We coordinate all the details of the assignment, including:
- Matching interests, abilities, and time frame with our vessel and locations
- Providing orientation and resources before and during the assignment
- Assisting with necessary visas, permits, and other field requirements
- Coordinating field housing and transportation
- Assisting volunteers in handling financial details related to overseas service
WHERE DO YOU FIT?
Primary Healthcare:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
- Immunization
- Wound care
- Midwives
- Educators
Dentistry:
- Dentists
- Dental Assistants
- Sterilization Technician
ARE YOU A MARINER?
Where do you fit?
Deck:
Captain, chief, second and third mates make up the officers on board. Three deck hands also help with operations and watch keeping
- Master II/3 < 500GRT
- Chief Mate II/2
- QDC
Engineering:
A chief engineer, second engineer, and two motormen make up the engineering team.
- Chief Engineering Officer III/2 [MEC 1]
- Second Engineering Officer III/3 [MEC 2]
- Rating Forming Eng Watch III/3 [MEC 2ECE]
Stewards:
Regardless of your background, we can certainly put you to work!
- Purser
- Chief Cook
- Assistant Cooks
- Hospitality
Find more information here: www.ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz
- Volunteerism is at the core of who we are. 100% of YSA staff and crew, including the Managing Director and senior leadership managers, are self-funded; they raise their own funds outside of the organisation to support the work they do. That means that every dollar donated to the organisation goes directly to fund the mission.
- In addition to this, there are a limited number of critical positions that at times must be remunerated externally to maintain operations (i.e engineer and bookkeeper). Every volunteer joins YSA with an understanding that they give their expertise and goodwill with no remuneration.
