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Mission to Heal is here to make healthcare sustainable and accessible.
Our organization is built on educational missions – we don’t do short term trips where we leave without providing any real support or resources. Instead, we deliver basic, intermediate, and specialty training to medical professionals in remote areas of the world. This allows them to treat patients in their own local setting, promoting healthier communities and a better quality of life for everyone.
Everyone who joins our missions takes on the role of teacher. Whether you have experience teaching in a healthcare setting, or this is your first time being a classroom leader, you can pass your skills along to others.
Our Method
Mission to Heal’s method is to meet local healthcare professionals in their own setting and adapt to the needs they encounter. We work closely with partner organizations to assess which regions would benefit from a mission, and then we communicate with those who work in the clinics to determine what types of cases and patients they see often.
This allows us to equip them with the best resources and knowledge to continue improving their community long after we’ve left.
We go where medical need is the greatest – which means we also have a considerable need for a variety of expertise. Find more information here on volunteering with Mission to Heal and see how you can join an upcoming mission.
2026 Missions
We are excited to announce the 2026 mission schedule! Mission to Heal accepts volunteers with any healthcare background. Whether you’re a nurse, physician, medical resident, student, or have a specialty: we’d love to see you in this year.
April 10 - 18: Uganda I
July 3 - 11: Uganda II
July 10 - 18: Uganda III (Full)
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve these countries this year. In your application, please indicate your availability and location preference.
Note: The July missions are back-to-back, and if you would like to volunteer in both missions, please indicate in your application that you would like to do so.
Join an Upcoming Mission
We go where medical need is the greatest, which means we also have a considerable need for a variety of expertise. Our healthcare travelers and medical mission teams are dedicated to providing surgical education and sustainable medical missions abroad. Utilizing mobile surgical units, we bring advanced surgical care to remote areas around the globe.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve these countries & continue partnering with Winds of Change (Kenya) and Kabale Christian Care (Uganda).
Why volunteer with Mission to Heal?
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Adventure of a Lifetime
Experience new cultures and environments.
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Personal Growth
Gain new skills, perspectives, and a deep sense of fulfillment from helping others in need.
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Educate Others
Share your knowledge and skills to create a better world.
What makes Mission to Heal unique?
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Mobile Surgical Missions
They provide surgical care in the most remote and underserved areas through mobile units.
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Sustainable Impact
Focus on training local healthcare providers to ensure long-term benefits.
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High Volunteer Return Rate
Many volunteers find the experience so rewarding that they participate in multiple missions.
We welcome the following specialists to volunteer with us:
Nurse Anesthetists
Tropical Medicine Specialists
Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Optometrists & Ophthalmologists
Dentists & Oral Surgeons
General Surgeons
OR Nurses
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Physician Assistant
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Residents
Medical Students
As you can see, it’s a wide-ranging list. And it’s not all inclusive. If you have a speciality that’s not listed here, but would love to volunteer with us, there is still a place for you! Get in touch with us today.
Volunteer Commitments
We appreciate the dozens of volunteers who donate their time, talent, and energy to missions each year. As a nonprofit organization, Mission to Heal works in partnership with volunteers to ensure that the burden of cost is not transferred to the patients we serve.
M2H volunteers commit to:
1) Completing the online application, which includes submitting a $100 deposit
2) The Mission Volunteer Fee of $2,000 USD plus airfare.* This amount covers the cost of food, lodging, and transportation for the volunteer. It also goes towards necessary item for that particular missions, such as medical supplies and fuel for the Mobile Surgical Unit. Volunteers are responsible for the cost of airfare. Mission to Heal provides a fundraising toolkit and supports each volunteer through a personal fundraising website to help raise this amount.
3) Submitting a short reflection essay no later than 2 weeks after the mission’s completion
4) Participating in the tutorials with direction from your group leader
5) Committing to behave in a modest, respectful way and refrain from taking any actions that may upset the local communities we work with
*The Mission Fee has the following deadlines and requirements:
$100 with Mission Application (this is considered a non-refundable tax-deductible donation)
An additional $1,900 is due 30 days prior to mission departure
All donations to Mission to Heal, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, are tax-deductible, both for yourself and for others who support you.
All volunteers are required to either pay the fee or fundraise all or part of the $2,000 mission fee. The $100 from your application is included in this amount. The full amount is due 30 days prior to departure. If the total amount of $2,000 is not reached by fundraising, you may choose to make up the difference yourself; however, any amount that has been contributed to that point is non-refundable.
New for 2026, we are introducing back-to-back missions for the month of July. If you would like to volunteer for both missions, please indicate your interest on the application. The mission fee for back-to-back missions is $3,000.
FAQ Volunteer Questions
Applying for a Mission
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We are in need of a variety of participants – some medical students, some medical professionals, and a few non-medical volunteers. Whatever your background or expertise, you are invited to apply!
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If you are ready to seriously commit to a mission we invite you to apply on our website. Have personal information ready like your emergency contact, passport details, a resume, and credit card details to submit the application deposit.
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The Mission Volunteer Fee is $2,000 USD*. This amount supports Mission to Heal in addition to covering the cost of food, lodging, transportation, and medical supplies. *Volunteers are responsible for buying their own flight tickets. Mission to Heal provides a fundraising toolkit and supports each volunteer in raising this amount.
The $2,000 fee is due by the following deadlines:
$100 with Mission Application
Remaining $1,900 due 30 days prior to mission departure.
Every applicant is asked to submit a non-refundable tax-deductible $100 donation with their application.
All donations to Mission to Heal, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, are tax-deductible, both for yourself and for others who support you. Use the fundraising toolkit to help!
All volunteers are required to either pay the fee or they may fundraise all or part of the $2,000 for Mission to Heal. The $100 from your application is included in this amount. This is due 30 days prior to departure. If the total amount of $2,000 is not reached, you may choose to make up the difference yourself; however, any amount that has been contributed to that point is non-refundable.
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•In-country food
In-country lodging
In-country transportation
Medical supplies used by the team
Operational costs of the Mission
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•We do not require a specific level of medical training, but please let us know about any special skills in your application. Each team will have a variety of expertise represented.
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Please sign up for our e-newsletter to be notified about upcoming missions and stay up-to-date with Mission to Heal. You may also contact us with any questions you have.
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For safety, logistical, transportation, etc. reasons, we hope that participants can commit to the full duration of the mission. We do realize that you may have time constraints and need to alter schedules. Please contact us directly and speak with the Director of Operations and we can discuss options.
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You are responsible for booking your own plane ticket. We will provide assistance on final destination, arrival and departure times and coordination to ensure that you are where you need to be. Additionally, we can provide recommendations for humanitarian travel companies that can book the ticket for you.
Preparing For a Mission
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We suggest that you travel as light as possible. The mission team will be moving around in-country with limited storage space. We may ask you to bring medical equipment and material in a separate checked bag on our behalf.
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In most cases, yes. Visa requirements are determined on a country-by-country basis, and your mission coordinator will notify you of requirements and instruct you on the best way to apply for a Visa. This is the responsibility of each participant.
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Because storage space is limited, it is important to choose wardrobe and personal items carefully. We suggest:
In Your Wallet
• Cash (US dollars and local currency) for incidental expenses
• Insurance card
Paperwork
• Passport
• Visa
• Immunization records (including Yellow Fever vaccination, COVID vaccination and testing status)
• Tickets (airfare, train, etc.)
• Medical ID tag with blood type, etc.
Personal Equipment
• Sunglasses and/or hat
• Phone and charger
• Reusable water bottle
• Notebook or journal, with pens
• Electrical adapter
• Personal required medication
• Laundry detergent for hand washing clothes
Optional Equipment
• Hand sanitizer
• Insect repellent
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Sunscreen
• Microfiber towel
• Frisbee or bubbles for local kids
• Toilet paper
• Water purifiers
• Snacks like oatmeal, energy bars, etc. as meals can be irregular
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Mission to Heal strongly advises all participants to abide by the recommendations provided by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Our lodging will be arranged by the local hosting organization for each country.
Do not expect to be housed in a motel with private rooms and individual beds. Please remember we are treating the “Furthest People First”.
Depending on the location, we may advise you to bring a thin, inflatable sleeping pad and a simple covering (light blanket or sheet) and a light sleeping bag.
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Volunteers don’t need a lot. Consider bringing two changes of clothing and three pairs of undergarments to cover days where washing clothing is not an option. Be sure to bring laundry detergent in a plastic bag.
Please note that in some countries an exposed female leg is considered indecent. For formal occasions, dresses are appropriate for women and long pants are appropriate for men. Dresses should reach below the knee.
At work scrub suits are acceptable. Visit a scrub suit outlet to pick up a couple to bring with.
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The mission team often sees a variety of cases on each trip. Most commonly, M2H deals with goiters (often performing thyroidectomy), hernia repair, and removing lipoma. Correcting burn SCAR contractures or congenital abnormalities like clefts is also common. M2H has also performed some ophthalmologic procedures and seeks to perform services related to Safe Motherhood. In short, it all depends on what patients we find!
Contributing to a Mission
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Yes we do, but please contact us regarding need and timing before sending any equipment or supplies.
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Please visit our simple donation portal to make a secure online gift. You may also send a check to our offices or contact us about other ways to give. All donations to Mission to Heal are 100% tax-deductible as M2H is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. And thank you!
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Simply use our donation portal or write a check with the volunteer’s name in the Memo. All donations to Mission to Heal are 100% tax-deductible as M2H is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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Please contact us to learn about other ways you can get involved with Mission to Heal.