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Surgical Mission Saarland e.V.
IBAN
DE12 5945 0010 1030 3130 58
BIC
SALADE51HOM
Bank
Kreissparkasse Saarpfalz

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Become a member

Three steps and you are part of the association that makes the next mission possible.

1

Download the application

Download the membership application as a PDF. If you have questions, just send us a short email first.

2

Choose your membership

Take an active role (10 euros a month, reduced 5 euros) or provide lasting support as a sustaining member.

3

Be part of it

You will be invited to member assemblies and see first-hand what your support achieves.

Download the application (PDF)Request the form

Fill it in, sign it, and send it to info@sms-team.org. Page 2 contains the SEPA direct debit mandate (German).

For medical professionals

Join a mission

For the Mindanao mission in 2027 we are looking for nurses, anaesthesia staff, midwives, and paramedics. Help with organisation, logistics, and communications is welcome too.

A mission calls for professional experience: on site there is often no larger hospital to refer difficult cases to.

Interested? Write to us

What a mission requires

  1. 01

    Completed specialist training

    Specialist physician or specialist nurse, for example in surgery, anaesthesia, or obstetrics. German OTA and ATA qualifications are not recognised in every country.

  2. 02

    Certified documents

    Medical licence and specialist certificate as certified copies, translated into English by a state-certified translator. They are needed for the work permit in the host country.

  3. 03

    Certificate of conduct

    Plus, depending on the profession, a certificate of good standing from the relevant chamber.

  4. 04

    Vaccinations and preparation

    Travel medicine advice, vaccinations, and registration on the German Foreign Office's crisis list (Elefand).

  5. 05

    Leave and flight

    Up to four weeks of leave; team members pay for their own flights.

Who has walked with us

Pharmacies, foundations, charity runs, and hospitals from the region have carried our missions since 2012.

  1. 01Glückauf-Apotheke Gersweilersince 2022
  2. 02St. Ingberter Solilaufsince 2015
  3. 03Johann-Peter-Frank-Stiftungsince 2013
  4. 04Missionsförderverein Kutzhofsince 2012
  5. 05Herz-Jesu-Krankenhaus Fuldasince 2017
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about the organization, donations, and volunteering.

Is Surgical Mission Saarland a registered nonprofit?

Yes. The first mission took place in 2012. The association was founded in late 2015 and registered as Surgical Mission Saarland e.V. at the Ottweiler local court in January 2016 (VR 1031).

How can I donate?

Online via our project on betterplace.org (linked on the home page and under Get Involved) or by bank transfer using the details provided there. Donation receipts for online donations are issued by betterplace.org.

What does a mission cost, and how is the money used?

The next planned mission in spring 2027 costs around €60,000 for a 15-to-17-person team. Team members pay for their own flights and vacation time; donations fund equipment, medication, and training for local staff.

Can I volunteer?

Yes. Active membership costs €10 per month, reduced to €5, and includes voting rights. Supporting membership costs €5 per month.

Where is the organization currently active?

In Asia in the Philippines, and in Africa. The next Philippines mission is planned for spring 2027 on Mindanao.