Independent GMAD Medical Missions
Application and Program Fees

We're glad you are here! Making a difference with us! 

Being a Medical Mission Volunteer is a simple 4 step process.

Step 1 -  Review the Medical Mission Volunteer Handbook

VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK

Step 2 -  Fill out a volunteer application form

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Step 3 -   Complete your background check

BACKGROUND CHECK

Multiple Ghana government agencies that oversee the GMAD children’s home in Ghana require a criminal background check for all GMAD volunteers 18 and older. We cannot approve you to be a GMAD volunteer without a clean background report. A link to the background check is located on our website.​

Step 4 -  Pay your program fees, $1,800

PAY YOUR PROGRAM FEES

Once you have completed steps one through three and after your application has been approved, in order to reserve your bed at the volunteer house in Ghana, you will need to pay your volunteer fees before your departure to Ghana. Your application is NOT FINALIZED and we cannot guarantee a spot for you in Ghana until you have paid ALL of your volunteer fees. 

What your volunteer fees include

• Lodging at the GMAD home in Ghana
• Food
• Meaningful service opportunities within GMAD, our surgical center and if needed, the Winneba Trauma Hospital.
• T-shirt and water filtration bottles
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Temporary in-country medical licensing from the MDC or NMCG
• Support staff to help with cleaning, incinerator, autoclave, etc.
• Meals and transportation for patients

What your volunteer fees do not include

• Flights
• Passport and visa 
• Immunization and malaria medication
• ​Snacks
• Travel insurance

Next Steps

Once you have been approved for your medical mission by your team leader and/or GMAD. You may begin working on the following:

• Medical Licensing in Ghana - Click here for instructions
• Travel Visa - You can apply for a Ghana visa as early as three months before your departure date. Our volunteer handbook ("Step 1") may be used as a helpful resource. Ultimately, you will need to obtain your visa through the Washington D.C. Ghana Embassy. 

Enjoy a video from past GMAD service trips

TRAVEL ADVICE
Here are some links to up-to-date Ghana travel advisories.
​We encourage you to check these out before traveling to Ghana.
U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
​Peace Corps - Report of Crimes Against Volunteers