Diane Rickard

International Media Relations Manager - Mercy Ships @Mercy Ships

London, GB

In this capacity I work to get our stories out through press releases, magazine articles, social media and network outlets. I\'ve been privileged to work with journalists and media outlets on stories about Mercy Ships including news and documentary projects with the BBC, CBS 60 Minutes, Getty, Canadian Television, and national television networks in the Australia, New Zealand, US, Germany, France, Switzerland, Holland Norway, Korea, South Africa, Norway and Denmark. I work closely with the international offices of of Mercy Ships in the US and Switzerland as well as the 16 national office locations globally.Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor by mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender, or religion. Our crew of both professional medical and non-medical volunteers have chosen a very powerful way to share their blessings.Mercy Ships has chosen to follow the year-old model of Jesus: the blind see, the lame walk, the mute speak, and the Good News (the nature and character of a loving God) is proclaimed and demonstrated among the poor.Mercy Ships welcomes individuals that seek to engage in our mission of hope either by volunteering with our crew or in the sharing of personal relationships and resources. Not everyone can give of themselves as volunteers, but your support can make a difference in the lives of the forgotten poor.Short-term volunteers can participate from a few weeks to a year with Mercy Ships, while others may choose to serve in a longer capacity. The ability to utilize professional volunteers as crew allows Mercy Ships to maximize our donor support and serve those who need help the most.