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Community Ambassadors

Passionate about development work? Enjoy networking? Love a good project? We might just have the perfect role for you.

Join the YWAM Medical Ships Australia & PNG (YWAM MS) team by becoming a Community Ambassador in your local area. We are looking for people who are willing to give their time and use their networks to get their community involved in supporting the work of YWAM MS in PNG.

What’s involved

Here are a few things you’ll be asked to do as a Community Ambassador:

  • Make a 12-month commitment
  • Fundraise for a YWAM MS project
  • Spread the word about volunteering opportunities to local medical and marine professionals
  • Make presentations to local service clubs, churches, schools, medical groupings, and other community groups (we can train you for this!) 
  • Share about YWAM MS on social media
  • Organise a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and spectacle collection drive
  • Touch base with YWAM MS at least once a month so our team can support you and give you any important updates

How we will equip you

To help equip you for the role, we will:

  • Take you through an orientation learning about YWAM MS
  • Provide you with promotional materials, videos, and resources for presentations
  • Connect you with a staff member who can answer your questions
  • Give you a YWAM MS shirt
  • Provide you with business cards

    Youth Ambassadors

    Are you passionate about helping people? Do you enjoy projects? Want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Why not become a YWAM Medical Ships Australia & PNG (YWAM MS) Ambassador at your school!

    As a Youth Ambassador you will have the opportunity to lead your peers and the wider community in helping to support the work of YWAM MS in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

    What’s involved

    Here are a few things you will be asked to do as a School Ambassador:

    • Make a commitment for the entire school year
    • Let your school know about YWAM MS and the health needs in PNG (show our four-minute video at assembly or invite us to speak with you)
    • Organise a toothbrush and soap collection drive or a fundraising event (such as a casual day, sausage sizzle, or bake sale) at your school 
    • If you have Facebook or Instagram, share our posts with your friends
    • Touch base with us at least once a school term so we can support you 
    • Optional: In High School? We have volunteering opportunities on our ship for high school students. Why not put a group together from your school?

        What you will gain

        As a Youth Ambassador you will have the opportunity to develop new skills to take with you for the rest of your life. You will also walk away with a greater perspective of the world and gain vision about how to make a difference in our world. To help you in your role, our team will:

        • Take you through an orientation learning about YWAM MS
        • Provide you with communication materials such as brochures, videos, and posters
        • Connect you with a YWAM MS staff member who can answer your questions, give you ideas, and mentor you for your role
        • Give you a YWAM MS t-shirt
        • Connect you with other Youth Ambassadors
        • Offer you a spot on an outreach in Papua New Guinea with a guardian

            What we are looking for

            We are seeking Youth Ambassadors who:

            • Enjoy rallying others behind a cause
            • Get excited by creative and innovative ideas
            • Are keen to learn new skills and challenge themselves
            • Are genuinely interested in areas of injustice and poverty and want to see change in the world
            • Young people up to 18 years of age who are willing to make a 12-month commitment on a volunteer basis

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                Small Boat Patrol Outreaches

                YWAM Medical Ships is collaborating with key stakeholders in the nation by utilising small boats to bring health and training services right to the doorstep of those who need it most. These patrols have a specific focus on empowering the youth of communities to live healthy lives to contribute to a healthy nation.

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                Recent Ship Developments

                We are excited to share developments on what the future of Medical Ship looks like in Papua New Guinea.

                 

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                Ships

                YWAM Medical Ships - Australia & PNG has been operating medical and training vessels in PNG since 2010.

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                Our Footprint

                Delivering basic services in Papua New Guinea (PNG) poses enormous challenges with 84 percent of the population living in remote, rural areas.

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                Annual Reports

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                Join the YWAM Medical Ships team by becoming a Community Ambassador or Youth Ambassador in your local community.

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                Our Discipleship Training School (DTS) gives you the opportunity to set aside five and a half months of your life to grow in your faith while serving the world around you. After 13 weeks of training and discipleship at our campus in Townsville, Australia, we take you on nine weeks of cross-cultural outreach. You will also have the option of choosing an elective, giving you the opportunity to explore your passions and calling. The DTS is a life-changing experience! 10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship 
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                • 29 January - 30 June, 2023
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                • 22 October, 2023 - 22 March, 2024
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                • 29 January - 30 June, 2023
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                 
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                Mission Building is a volunteer program that gives you the opportunity to experience life at our campus all while supporting our work in Australia and PNG. Join us for two weeks to three months at a time that suits you!
                 
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                Discipleship Training School - Townsville Campus

                Our Discipleship Training School (DTS) gives you the opportunity to set aside five and a half months of your life to grow in your faith while serving the world around you. After 13 weeks of training and discipleship at our campus in Townsville, Australia, we take you on nine weeks of cross-cultural outreach. The DTS is a life-changing experience! 

                10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship 

                 

                Dates
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                • 22 October, 2023 - 22 March, 2024
                • 28 January - 28 June, 2024
                • 14 July - 13 December, 2024
                • 13 October, 2024 - 14 March, 2025

                 

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                Discipleship Training School - Port Moresby Campus, Papua New Guinea

                The DTS will run from our satellite campus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The DTS will include a unique combination of discipleship, hands-on missions experience during both lectures and outreach, and the opportunity to make history as we establish a new campus in Port Moresby for generations to come.

                Dates
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                • 28 January - 28 June, 2024
                • 14 July - 13 December, 2024

                 

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                Resources

                Joining us for a Discipleship Training School (DTS) or Gap Year with us soon? We have compiled a few resources to help prepare you for the amazing journey that’s ahead!

                 

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                For Parents

                Do you have a child that is interested in a YWAM DTS or Gap Year? We have created some resources for you as your child navigates their YWAM experience. 

                 


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                Global Health & Development Gap Year

                Our Global Health & Development Gap Year calls those whose heart beats to see communities thriving - physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. The Global Health & Development Gap Year is designed for both those that have experience in the health / community development industry, and for those who are starting out on their journey of healthcare in missions.

                10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship

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                HLTAID009 -  Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

                HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 

                HLTAID014 -  Provide Advanced First Aid

                Dates

                28 January - 13 December 2024

                 

                 


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                Our volunteer staff team is a diverse mix of different nationalities, ages, skills, giftings, and backgrounds. Their dedication and passion makes what we do possible and we are always looking to expand our team!

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                Communication

                Good communication is essential for strong relationships, healthy families, and communities! Our mission is to help mobilise effective communicators to share good news and influence change. Our communication pathways are tailored to suit your level of experience and the time you are willing to invest.

                 

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                Global Health

                Our global health pathways include options for both experienced healthcare professionals, and those who are looking to be trained. Whether you are supporting logistics or in the thick of treating patients in a remote village, you can be assured that you will play a vital part in helping to build healthy lives, communities, and nations!

                 

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                Hospitality

                Hospitality is a powerful gift that helps build community and shows care for the individual. Our hospitality pathways are designed to help equip you to deliver various aspects of hospitality with excellence.

                 

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                Events

                Events have the power to strengthen hope and build community. Our events pathways will equip you to create unique events with excellence and a bit of pizazz!

                 

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                Training

                Training is the key to multiplication! Our training pathways are about equipping others with the skills, knowledge, and character they need to serve communities.

                 


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                YWAM Precinct

                Our recently developed YWAM Precinct located in Townsville’s CBD is the perfect hub for youth to find belonging and empowerment. A high, medium and low ropes course, brand new cafe, and multi-purpose warehouse space for seminars and other activities allows youth the opportunity to flourish through adventure based learning.

                 

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                Youth Ambassadors

                As a Youth Ambassador you will have the opportunity to lead your peers and the wider community in helping to support the work of YWAM Medical Ships in Papua New Guinea.

                 

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                Work Experience

                We offer the opportunity for students to complete their work experience at our city campus in Townsville. This unique opportunity gives students the ability to not only explore a future career pathway, but also get a taste of working with a local charity that is dedicated to serving the community.

                 

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                Schools & Youth Leaders

                We know that really quality, committed youth workers, teachers and families are some of the best things young people can have in their formative years. Our hope is to make your job a little bit easier by offering adventure based learning, mentoring resources, leadership and training pathways, and service based learning opportunities for youth. 

                 

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                Transitional Accommodation

                YWAM operates a home in Townsville for at-risk youth. YWAM receives tenant referrals from local collaborating youth support organizations.

                 

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                Vision & Approach

                We have the hope to create a safe environment for the youth of Townsville to be, believing everyone has the right to hope for an abundant and healthy life physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. YWAM works in partnership and by invitation through Australia and Papua New Guinea.

                 

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                School Seminars

                Our school seminar programs are designed to empower and motivate youth to live full and productive lives. Book these engaging and interactive seminars to strengthen your young people. 

                 

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                Youth Adventures

                Youth Adventures is the ultimate service based learning opportunity for young people. We do all the work for your school or youth group so you can do the mission!

                 

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                VET in Schools

                Vocational education is one of the best ways for young people to explore their passions and get equipped. We offer several registered training programs for youth. In addition to all of the expected elements of a training program, our courses have an emphasis on building good character and the soft skills needed to be employable, while also giving students the chance to practice their skills within our organisation. 

                 


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                Adventure Based Learning
                Adventure based learning programs are complete with a high, medium, and low ropes course, cafe, and multi-purpose youth space to run programs with a ‘learn by doing’ and ‘challenge by choice’ philosophy.
                 

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                Precinct Cafe

                Help build healthy lives and communities in Australia and Papua New Guinea while dining at the YWAM Precinct Cafe

                YWAM Precinct Cafe is a not-for-profit cafe located at 312 Walker Street in Townsville’s CBD.

                 


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                VET in Schools

                Vocational education is one of the best ways for young people to explore their passions and get equipped. We offer several registered training programs for youth. In addition to all of the expected elements of a training program, our courses have an emphasis on building good character and the soft skills needed to be employable, while also giving students the chance to practice their skills within our organisation. 

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                Discipleship Training School

                Our Discipleship Training School (DTS) gives you the opportunity to set aside five and a half months of your life to grow in your faith while serving the world around you. After 13 weeks of training and discipleship at one of our campuses, we take you on nine weeks of cross-cultural outreach. You will also have the option of choosing an elective, giving you the opportunity to explore your passions and calling. The DTS is a life-changing experience! 

                10802NAT - Certificate III in Discipleship 

                 

                Townsville Campus
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                • 22 October, 2022 - 22 March, 2024
                • 28 January - 28 June 2024
                • 14 July - 13 December 2024
                • 13 October, 2024 - 14 March, 2025
                Port Moresby Campus
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                • 28 January - 28 June 2023
                • 14 July - 13 December 2023
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                Introduction to Global Health & Development

                Be immersed in a powerful combination of essential basic healthcare knowledge and community development training, with a focus on preventing illness, promoting holistic wellbeing, and empowering communities to develop their strengths.

                Townsville Campus

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                Port Moresby Campus
                • 16 July - 15 December, 2023
                • 14 July - 13 December, 2024
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                HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health

                HLTAID009 -  Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

                HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 

                HLTAID014 -  Provide Advanced First Aid

                HLT31220 - Certificate III in Basic Health

                HLTAID009 -  Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

                HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 

                HLTAID014 -  Provide Advanced First Aid

                 

                Apply Townsville

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                During the course, you will have an opportunity to dig deep into the Bible, reading through all 66 books, gaining an overall perspective of God’s story. You will learn techniques for effective Bible study, and a series of speakers will help unlock the Bible’s fascinating content.

                 

                Townsville Campus

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                Purpose & Leadership Development

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                10899NAT Certificate IV in Christian Missions

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                Advanced Leadership Development

                The Advanced Leadership Development  is a hands-on, two-year course that gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of leadership from a Biblical perspective. The training includes a combination of classroom-style learning, practical application, and mentoring. 

                10944NAT Diploma of Christian Missions Leadership

                 

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                Provide First Aid

                During this course you will be equipped with the skills to respond and provide first aid for accidents and injuries, provide life support, provide CPR and manage a casualty’s condition until further help or assistance is available. Your training will be a combination of theory and practical hands-on experience to equip you to assist others in need.

                HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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                Our Training Approach

                Our vocational training is designed for those who are seeking not only a qualification, but also an opportunity to use their vocation to serve others. We combine elements of informal, formal, and non-formal education to not only impart knowledge and skill, but also good character, important life skills, and the motivation to serve and invest into the lives of others.