Ship Visitors and Interns

Our Ship Visitors

Our ship visitors are an essential part of what we do here at MTS. We have a few permanent ship visitor volunteers who come in on a regular basis, and many others who come in when their schedule permits.

If you are interested in this ministry, click here to get involved!

Deacon Joey De Leon
deaconjoey@mts-seattle.org

Speaks Tagalog

Father Mac Murray

Mikhail Kitsak

m.kitsak@comcast.net
Speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and Romanian

Devonna Gerimonte

Jenilee Policarpio

Bob Gorman
Port of Everett

Karole Gorman
Port of Everett

Not Pictured:

Ken Duvall

Karen O'Leary (Port of Everett)

Eileen Heapes (Port of Tacoma)

Our Interns and Service Corps Members

The Center hosts interns, fellows, and service corps members through several different programs throughout the year. These many internships and service year programs have been made possible through our partnerships with the Seattle Episcopal Service Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, NAMMA (North American Maritime Ministry Association), the ITF Seafarers' Trust, the Mission to Seafarers, and the Archdiocese of Seattle. Our interns and service corps volunteers interact directly with seafarers as ship visitors, and also have the opportunity to serve in various administrative and organizational capacities during their time with the Mission.

Interested in a year-long or summer internship? Email office@mts-seattle.org !

Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest 2025-2026

John "Jack" O'Malley

John “Jack” O’Malley of Baltimore, Maryland is completing a year of service through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and Americorps program. Jack is a recent graduate of the Class of 2025 from the University of Maryland. At the University of Maryland he majored in International Relations and minored in International Development and Conflict Management as well as Geographic Information Science. While at Seattle Seafarers Center Jack hopes to engage with seafarers, properly tend to their needs and make meaningful connections. During his time in Washington State Jack also hopes to explore the nature scene of the Pacific Northwest both inland and on the water!