Mission Aviation Fellowship Looking For Local Volunteers

The Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) continues to change lives around the world.

Local resident Chris Unrau spent time serving in Papua New Guinea with his family in 2016, and knows first hand the importance of their work.

In many remote locations, a dirt airstrip and an MAF pilot is a community's only link to medical care, education and hope.

"Charlotte and I are very grateful we could play a small role in the success of MAF in Papua New Guinea in 2016," he says.

MAF staff stopped by Winkler recently to share their story, as well as demonstrate the versatile Kodiak plane.

Brad Bell, CEO MAF Canada, explains they've established permanent bases in more than 30 countries around the world, delivering food, medicine and doctors to remote villages.

"Every country is a little bit different," he says, adding they also partner with non-profits to provide transportation for organizations like the U.N in countries like Angola.

"The best way to share God's love is to help people," he says.

While donations and pilots are always welcome, Bell says they are looking for people with other talents as well, including I.T staff and managers.

Unrau served for a six month mission trip helping locals analyze the integrity of airstrips.