Please note that dates and ports may change due to a number of factors

This is a great and unique opportunity to join the crew on Doulos Hope for 3 months. Come with a servant heart, an attitude to learn, and willingness to be flexible and this could be the experience of a lifetime. Many who have been on OM ships on a short-term experience bear witness to the huge impact it has made on their lives, and to how God has worked in and through them.

	Dates	Apply by	Cost (excluding flights, insurance, any possible vaccinations , visa & DBS)
STEP 4	01 November 2026 - 30 January 2027	07 August 2026	£2,040
Ages	18+
Suitable for

Ministry Details

Living and working alongside people from different nations gives you first-hand experience of what it takes to be a cross-cultural Christian worker. It is both challenging and enriching. The days will be filled with practical work in one of the ship's departments (40hrs per week/ 8hrs per day).  You will be able to participate in spiritual enhancing activities, prayer time, devotions etc and will be encouraged to connect with locals whenever possible and visit local churches.

Participant Profile

Participants should be in good health, flexible and willing to learn. You must possess a passport that is still valid for at least 6 months at the leaving date from Doulos Hope. You must be able to agree to abide by all ships policies. 

Accommodation

On board the ship, in a 4-berth cabin where there is minimal storage and communal bathrooms.

Food

Nutritious meals are served in our dining room on board three times per day. The menu is set by our Executive Chef and is often determined by the food available. Please contact us about any dietary needs you may have. 

Travel

You must arrange your own travel to and from the ship and visa if required. Adequate travel and health insurance cover is required and your insurance must cover COVID-19 treatment and repatriation if needed.

You will be informed of the ports as soon as possible if they have not yet been confirmed. 

Health

You must be in excellent health and able to cope with hard physical work in hot, humid climates. You'll need to be able to cope with working 40 hours per week and with going up and down stairs on the ship.

Visa

We'll advise on application whether you will need a visa.

Notes

Price excludes flights, insurance and any vaccinations required and is subject to change according to the exchange rate.

Applicants must be 18 or over. 

As part of our Safeguarding policy, you will require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost up to an additional £30.

Please note the ports and dates can change at any time due to many different reasons. 

We highly recommend you join OM in the UK’s Getting into Gear weekend (GiG) which you can attend for a weekend in September. This is a weekend of training and orientation which will be conducted in Shropshire and will cost an additional £75.

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