Volunteer with Care & Connect
Our volunteers aren’t just the heart and soul of our dental clinics — they’re the backbone of our work! Bringing free emergency dental care to underserved communities only happens because of compassionate professionals like you. When you share your time and talent to help people who have no other way to get care, you’re making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Join the team
If you are a dentist or dental assistant with a current Oregon and/or Washington state license to practice your profession, please apply.
Volunteer expectations
We ask our volunteers to come to their roles with compassion, understanding, and respect for the people we serve. That is the foundation of our care and is an invaluable part of the services we provide.
Our dental volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 shifts per year. Each shift is about seven (7) hours and includes seeing up to eight (8) patients per shift.
Care & Connect dental services include:
- Limited exams and x-rays
- Fillings
- Extractions
You can read more about position responsibilities in the position descriptions below:
Dentist: View position description
Dental Assistant: View position description
Care & Connect Volunteer applications
As a part of the application process, we request the following documents:
- Background check (updated every 5 years)
- Proof of a valid professional license
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Attestation
- Completed application
These essential requirements help us maintain a secure environment and high standards of professionalism in delivering emergency dental services.
After completion of your volunteer application, our program staff will discuss suitable volunteer opportunities with you. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Care & Connect current volunteers
Use the link below to sign up for individual shifts.