APPLICATION
Process
Faith • Healing • Service • Together
Your Journey Begins Here
Applying for a CMANA mission is more than submitting an application – it’s the beginning of a shared journey of preparation, service, and partnership.
From your first application to your return home, our Missions Team is here to guide you every step of the way. The process is designed to thoughtfully build mission teams that meet the needs of each community while ensuring every volunteer is prepared for a meaningful mission experience.
The Application Journey
Explore Upcoming Missions
Every mission is unique.
When applications open, you’ll find information about the mission’s purpose, location, dates, healthcare specialties being recruited, anticipated activities, and any qualifications or experience that may be required.
As you explore upcoming opportunities, we encourage you to prayerfully consider where your skills, interests, and experience can best serve the needs of each community.
Submit Your Application
Applications generally open about six months before each mission and remain open until team needs have been met.
Your application helps us learn about your professional background, experience, availability, and interest in serving. Depending on the mission, you may also be asked to submit supporting documentation as part of the review process.
Every application receives careful and thoughtful consideration.
Application Review
Once your application is complete, it is reviewed on a rolling basis every 2 to 4 weeks by our Missions Team in collaboration with the Mission Leader.
Because every mission is different, volunteers are selected based on the needs of the community, the specialties and skills required, team balance, professional experience, and overall mission capacity.
Our goal is to build teams that can best serve each community while creating a collaborative and rewarding experience for every volunteer.
Confirmation & Mission Preparation
If you’re selected to join a mission team, you’ll receive an invitation to confirm your participation.
A non-refundable confirmation payment secures your place on the team and allows mission planning to begin. You’ll then receive everything you need to prepare for your journey, including travel guidance, required documentation, important deadlines, and mission updates.
Throughout the Journey
Preparing for a mission is a shared effort, and you won’t navigate it alone.
From the moment you’re accepted until you return home, our Missions Team is available to answer questions, provide guidance, coordinate logistics, and support you throughout the process. Our hope is that you’ll arrive prepared, confident, and ready to serve.
Learn more about mission fees, what’s included, and the fundraising opportunities available to support your journey.