“This mission has been eye-opening for me, to realize how much we have in comparison to the rest of the world.  It also has been good exposure to point me to future studies in healthcare.”

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VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM:

It’s hard to put into words what this week means to people. The amount of learning, interpersonal growth, appreciation, resiliency and graciousness that happens is something to behold in and of itself. The culmination of these things makes everyone better off as we actively participated in the mending of more than just faces, but the mending of lives as well. - Mission Volunteer

We recruit healthcare professionals and non-healthcare professionals in the following areas for each mission

Healthcare Professionals

  • Surgeons (ENT, Oral-Maxillofacial, Plastic-Reconstructive)

  • Anesthesiologist

  • Associate Surgeon

  • CRNA

  • Dentist/Orthodontist

  • Pre Operative Nurse

  • Post Operative Anesthesia Care Unit

  • Intra Operative Nurse Circulator

  • Post Operative Ward Nurse

  • Surgical Assistant

  • Physician Assistant

  • Pediatrician/Family Practitioner

  • Speech Therapist

Outreach Volunteers

  • Medical Support

  • Social Media/Blog

  • Photographer/Video

  • Dental Education/Community Outreach

  • Administrative Support

Expectations of a Mending Faces Volunteer:     

1. Expert in your specialty and the position you apply for
2. Service-minded with realistic expectations
3. Adaptable and resourceful under demanding and changing conditions
4. Culturally sensitive and a team player
5. In good health to travel and work in a developing country
6. Able to provide the funds to participate