Volunteering/Shadowing Help

[7preston]

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Hey all,

I'm currently in my sophomore year of college and doing great. Grades are high and things are going good!
I need to add some stuff to my resume in terms of volunteering/shadowing. I just finished my application to volunteer at the local hospital but I've read where more of a dental experience is better. How do I go about getting a ton of volunteer/shadow hours? Do you go straight to a dental office? Mission trip? Public service?

Thanks, Chase

 

[bsfree]

I went straight to a dental office with my resume and asked if I may shadow there.

 

[CubsFan44]

I just called around to different offices and asked if I could shadow there. Most places were fine with me coming in and observing.

 

[Samin23]

google "dentists in my area" and just call some of their offices and see if they are okay with shadowing them. I just called my dentist and he welcomed me with open arms since I was a patient of his lol

 

[mcbnerd]

Don't just stop at dental volunteering. Expand to community service as well, such as helping refugees, helping out at local events, or tutoring kids.

 

[DMDDDSHopeful]

Volunteering doesn't have to always be dental related. It may be difficult to volunteer at a dental clinic in underserved areas due to HIPPA and/or resources. There's a great website where I found several opportunities to add to my resume:

www.volunteermatch.org

Good luck!

 

[Toothout]

Hey all,

I'm currently in my sophomore year of college and doing great. Grades are high and things are going good!
I need to add some stuff to my resume in terms of volunteering/shadowing. I just finished my application to volunteer at the local hospital but I've read where more of a dental experience is better. How do I go about getting a ton of volunteer/shadow hours? Do you go straight to a dental office? Mission trip? Public service?

Thanks, Chase

I emailed dentists and asked to shadow then. I googled dental related volunteering opportunities in [insert your state] and found that my state has an annual Mission of Mercy. I would say 90% of the states have one.