This is a personal appeal to you, your family, your relatives, friends, company colleagues, social gatherings, clubs and associations, anyone in a professional capacity, good at communications, caring in assistance or other ability to offer themselves as a volunteer with Mercy Ships.

Contact them on: mercyships.org/makeyourmark

Or start with Ropa Rusere, Volunteer Crew Recruitment Manager, at ropa.rusere@mercyships.org.uk

Her enthusiasm and passion are impressive in encouraging anyone prepared to volunteer for the many in need.

Alan Warburton