WHO CAN
Participate
Faith • Healing • Service • Together
There's a Place for You
Every mission brings together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and talents who share one common purpose: bringing healing, hope, and Christ’s love to communities around the world.
Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional, a student preparing for your future career, or someone looking to serve in a non-clinical role, there are many ways to become part of a CMANA mission team.
Each team is thoughtfully assembled according to the needs of the community we’re serving, ensuring every volunteer has the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way.
Who Can Serve
Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals are at the heart of many of our mission teams, serving alongside local providers to deliver compassionate care while strengthening healthcare services within the communities we partner with.
Each mission has unique needs, and the healthcare professionals recruited are determined in collaboration with our local partners. Opportunities may include medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, nutrition, public health, mental health, and many other healthcare specialties.
When applications open, you’ll find the specific roles and specialties being recruited for each mission.
Students
Some of the most meaningful learning happens through serving others.
CMANA welcomes graduate healthcare students and undergraduate students pursuing healthcare careers to serve alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Students participate within the scope of their education while gaining valuable experience in global health, collaborative care, and compassionate service.
For many, a first mission becomes the beginning of a lifelong commitment to serving others.
Volunteers Beyond Healthcare
Every mission depends on more than clinical care.
From logistics and administration to photography, videography, community outreach, and health education, non-clinical volunteers play an essential role in helping every mission succeed.
Whatever your background, your skills and experience can help strengthen the work of our mission teams.
Serving Together Across North America
CMANA’s Health Missions Program brings together volunteers from across the United States and Canada to serve as one mission team.
The Coptic Medical Association of North America (CMANA) is the parent organization of our missions program, with AMCAN serving as CMANA’s Canadian chapter.
All mission applications, communications, and coordination are managed through CMANA’s Missions Program, providing one shared experience for every participant. The only differences relate to country-specific financial and legal requirements, such as mission fee payments and charitable tax receipts.
Wherever you call home, you’ll serve alongside volunteers from across North America, united by one mission and one purpose.
Stay Connected Through Membership
Membership is highly encouraged but not required.
We welcome applications from both members and non-members who share our commitment to compassionate, Christ-centered service.
Becoming a CMANA or AMCAN member is a meaningful way to stay connected throughout the year while enjoying additional benefits, including reduced mission fees, educational opportunities, and ongoing engagement with our growing community of healthcare professionals and volunteers.
Your Journey Starts Here
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to walk alongside you. Our application process is designed to thoughtfully build mission teams, prepare every volunteer for a meaningful mission experience, and ensure each community is served with excellence and care.
Continue to learn how the application process works and what to expect after you apply.