Impact and Benefits

Why go on an Ed-Ventures in Missions (EVM) trip?

EVM trips combine meaningful service, hands-on clinical experience, cultural immersion, and intentional rest — designed to help communities in need while nourishing the people who serve.

For healthcare professionals feeling the strain of modern clinical work, EVM trips offer a structured, evidence-informed way to restore perspective, build resilience, and recover compassion satisfaction while providing measurable help to underserved populations.

Key Benefits for Volunteers

Reconnect with purpose
Restore meaning and compassion satisfaction by directly impacting communities in need.

Hands-on clinical experience
Sharpen skills in triage, procedures, patient education, and public health interventions, while building adaptability and teamwork.

Leadership and team growth
Small, mission-focused teams strengthen communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and leadership skills.

Resilience and mental refresh
Volunteering supports wellbeing, reduces burnout risk, and renews your sense of vocation.

Cultural competence
Immersion in another healthcare setting develops humility, empathy, and improved care for diverse populations.

Real impact for communities
Work alongside local providers to address care gaps, provide training, and support sustainable solutions.

Why EVM Works

What’s Included

  • Pre-trip orientation and trauma-informed guidance

  • Safe, structured workloads with duty rotation and peer support

  • Built-in debriefing and follow-up to ensure reflection and growth

  • Opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and quality-improvement projects

Who Benefits

  • Communities: Access to essential care and education

  • Local health systems: Capacity-building support

  • Volunteers: Skill development, renewed purpose, and resilience

Practical Info

  • Trips accommodate different licensure levels and project needs

  • Includes training, vaccinations, travel guidance, on-site supervision, and debriefing

  • Teams balance clinical, logistical, and educational roles for maximum impact

Evidence Snapshot — The Problem EVM Helps Address

Burnout among clinicians is common.

Recent physician surveys report around ~49% of physicians indicating burnout (Medscape and similar surveys), with many clinicians reporting prolonged symptoms and some considering leaving clinical practice. High rates are reported across multiple specialties and settings.

Workforce instability is increasing.

A 2025 survey reported ~55% of U.S. healthcare workers planning to change jobs within a year, citing burnout, lack of appreciation, and limited career support as top drivers — a trend that threatens system capacity and amplifies stress for remaining staff.

Global gaps in healthcare access are vast.

More than 4.5 billion people globally are not fully covered by essential health services (Universal Health Coverage gap), and billions face catastrophic or impoverishing health costs. This ongoing global inequity means mission work — when coordinated with local systems — can help meet urgent needs while strengthening local capacity.