What Volunteers Do
Opportunities are available in a variety of dental and administration roles. Duties in these roles include clerical and office related tasks, stocking supplies, assisting staff in non-patient care functions and providing patient transport. Some research opportunities may become available. These positions are available on an as-needed, as-available basis. You will be required in these roles to commit to the schedule designated in the opportunity posting.
Please Note: Our program does not accommodate job shadowing, Observations or internships.
What We Look For In A Volunteer
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to perform basic functions of a volunteer role
- Highly motivated and positive
- A willingness to learn and take direction
- Mature and reliable
Volunteer Application Process
Once you have secured a volunteer opportunity and your Volunteer Supervisor has notified the Office of the Dean:
- The Dean’s Office will contact you and explain the necessary screening steps to complete your Volunteer application: (NOTE: The Dean’s Office does not prepare volunteer paperwork until contacted by the Volunteer Supervisor)
- You will be provided with the following forms and asked to provide a Copy of Photo ID.
- School of Dentistry Volunteer Program Application
- School of Dentistry Privacy, Confidentiality, and Information Security Agreement
- National criminal background check. Done prior to placement and you must have a clear record (will be submitted during the on-boarding process if required for the position)
- Verification of completed tuberculosis (TB) screening and receive clearance through UWMC Employee Health. You must meet immunization requirements which include: two measles, mumps, and rubella (MMRs), tetanus and chicken pox vaccines (required if volunteer will potentially be exposed to bodily fluids/infectious materials)
- Once the screening is complete your Volunteer Supervisor will receive a confirmation email from the Dean’s Office.
- Your Volunteer Supervisor will contact you to begin your service.
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the School of Dentistry.
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| DECOD (Dental Education for the Care of the Disabled) | Kathy Scott mks1@uw.edu |
| Endodontics {Root canals – focus on pulp and tissue surrounding the tooth) | Jazmin Sanchez jazmins@uw.edu |
| Graduate Prosthodontics (Fixed, removable, implants and maxillofacial) | Carole Green ckg2@uw.edu |
| Office of Educational Partnerships (Youth Outreach & Program Coordination Opportunities to introduce youth to dental careers) | Sarah Lynch slynch2@uw.edu |
| Pediatric Dentistry (Early childhood oral health) | Cheryl Shaul chez@uw.edu |