At A Reason to Smile, we are always eager to connect with like-minded individuals interested in helping us provide dental care to people in need. Whether you are a student, an educator, a dental/medical professional, a chef, or an accountant, it doesn’t matter – we are excited to hear from you! No prior dental or medical experience is required, as there is plenty of work to be done that does not require cleaning or pulling teeth!

 

Our aim is to engage our volunteers in a meaningful exchange, wherein they are helping to provide necessary care while also receiving exposure to an amazing variety of cultures. Just as we hope the patients we see will be able to continue maintaining their oral hygiene when we leave, we hope that our volunteers will return home and be able to teach others about the cultures and hard-hitting truths of life they witnessed.

 

The average volunteer should be a hardy, well-conditioned traveler with no debilitating health conditions that might be exacerbated in a remote, rugged location. They should be willing to work hard and enjoy people of all ages and ethnicities. Like any volunteer, people working with ARTS feel fortunate to have the opportunity to provide vital services and work alongside amazing people from all over the world.

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Interested? Learn more about volunteering and fill out a Volunteer Application.