FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND UPCOMING MEDICAL MISSIONS, CONTACT MAYA BROOK at MF@MENDINGFACES.ORG
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. We mend more than just faces, but mend 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/Admin Support
Social Media/Blog
Photographer/Video
Dental Education/Community Outreach
Expectations of a Mending Faces Volunteer:
1. Expert in your specialty/ 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
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. - Mending Faces Volunteer