Ukraine - Medical & Dental Mission (UA0927)

Bring Emergency Relief & Hope to Ukraine!
Are you ready to step into the frontlines of compassion and service? Join CERT International on a medical, dental, and humanitarian mission to Eastern Ukraine, where communities devastated by war desperately need care, relief, and hope.

Open to adult volunteers (18+). No medical experience is required, but preference is given to medically trained individuals! Whether you're providing medical aid, offering encouragement, or simply being present, your willingness to serve can make a life-changing difference. This mission involves travel into active war zones. Volunteers must be flexible, adaptable, and fully aware of the risks involved.
Spots are limited.

What You’ll Experience:

• Provide medical and dental care to those affected by war.
• Distribute humanitarian aid to families who have lost everything.
• Offer spiritual support and encouragement to the Ukrainian people.
• Stay in dorm-style, communal accommodations at local partner churches.
• Travel daily to undisclosed clinic locations for security reasons.
• Witness resilience, faith, and the power of hope in action.

Volunteers will fly into Chisinau, Moldova, or Bucharest, Romania, then travel by van to Odesa, Ukraine. Due to the nature of this mission, clinic locations will not be disclosed in advance for security purposes. Bring the hope of Jesus where it’s needed most.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ONCE YOU ARE APPROVED

• VACCINES REQUIRED - NONE. Suggest having a current tetanus, Hep. A and Hep B. 
• MEDICATIONS REQUIRED - NONE.
• VISA REQUIRED - NONE.
• LIABILITY RELEASE - YES. Sign and returned to CERT. The "Form" is included with your information pack after.
• BACKGROUND CHECK - YES. All applications received on or after January 1, 2026 must submit a "Background Check". CERT will send you a LINK to follow. $0.00 US Citizens, There is a fee for Canadian or other countries.

How to join the Team

The first time you apply with CERT, you will be asked to "Create an Account". This is your access to all of our Opportunities, Fundraising, payments, and instructions. If you are fundraising, we provide a webpage and a place for donors to give towards your goal.

APPLY
This is the first step. After you press APPLY, you need to answer a few questions about yourself. You must fill out the Registration Application questions for Approval. Once completed, select APPLY at the bottom of the page. Your status is now PENDING.

PENDING
Great, the first step is done. One of our leaders will look at your Registration Application and contact you within a couple of work days on how to proceed.
You may be asked for more details. You will receive an email with additional instructions. If the Team has openings, you will be APPROVED.
If the Team is full, you may remain PENDING and be put on a waiting list for a possible opening. Or, you can withdraw and select another opportunity.

• Complete the ONLINE TEAM APPLICATION at https://certinternational.org/team-application/
  You will need your Passport for some of the entries.
• Status of APPROVED means you have been placed on the Team. See APPROVED below.

APPROVED
You are almost there. Approval is the next step in the application process. We have a place for you on the Team. To secure your spot, you must submit a completed application (if you haven't already) and a $250 non-refundable deposit. Team sizes may be limited. We suggest you do this as soon as possible. You can lose your spot if you wait. After we receive the deposit, a Team Package will be mailed containing a Trip Manual, a T-shirt, and a devotional journal.

• If you have not completed the Online Team Application, locate it in RESOURCES at the bottom of the page.
  One Application is good for all your trips. It's kept on file for any future opportunities you sign up for.
• Pay your $250 non-refundable deposit through the Make a Payment link. Coupons or discounts can not be used for deposits.
  • The Payment Policy can be found under the FORMS tab.

**High-Risk Location** Ukraine is an active war zone. You must agree to the risks involved. 

Trip Cost: $2000 + Airfare
Included:

• In-country accommodations, transportation, and meals
• Traveler’s medical insurance
• Cost-share of medical supplies and clinic expenses

Not Included:

• Personal shopping and sightseeing
• Airfare (varies by departure location and booking date)

No prior training is required for this trip. A team manual will be provided before departure. Training includes:

• Pre-field preparation through the CERT Team Manual, a mission-specific guide, a pre-trip devotional, and ongoing communication with our office and team leader.
• On-field orientation and training at the ministry site.