This is your chance to participate in the largest charity event in New Mexico. Join hundreds of other volunteers at NM Mission of Mercy (NM MOM), a two-day large-scale dental/medical clinic, where we come together as a community to treat people in under-served populations who need our help.
Expo NM
Albuquerque, NM
November 6 & 7, 2026
Choose a shift(s) and help us bring smiles to those in need. All volunteer types are needed.
Registration Closes October 25, 2026!
Volunteer Information
DATES/TIME
Thursday, November 5: Clinic Set Up - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Friday, November 6: Clinic Hours - 4:00am to 7:45pm
Saturday, November 7: Clinic Hours - 4:00am to 7:45pm
Saturday, November 7: Clinic Teardown - 7:00pm to 12:00am
LOCATION
ENTRY/PARKING
Volunteers enter through Gate 6 on San Pedro near Lomas. Parking is FREE, but you must display a PRINTED Volunteer Parking Pass/Map on your dashboard. Once parked, please follow map to Volunteer Check-in at Tingley Coliseum.
Gate 6 Hours of Operation
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Thursday, November 5: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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Friday, November 6: 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM
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Saturday, November 7: 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Outside these times use Visitor Parking at Gate 3.
Clinic Volunteer Parking Permit Requirements:
Please PRINT your Volunteer Parking Pass/Map and display it on your vehicle's dashboard upon entry.
VOLUNTEER PARKING PASS/MAP
MUST HAVE PHYSICAL PASS
NO DIGITAL PASSES WILL BE ALLOWED
PASS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD
THURSDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN/WALK-THRU
Join us on Thursday night, November 5th, between 5:30pm to 7:00pm to check-in early and walk the clinic floor. Dinner will be provided for volunteers at no cost and clinic floor tours will be given approximately every ½ hour. Please RSVP for dinner when registering to volunteer.
SHIFTS
On Friday and Saturday there will be two shifts. Each shift will be 6 to 8 hours long. Shift start times are dependent on the type of volunteer job you choose.
Please arrive ½ hour before your shift begins to allow time to park, check-in, get coffee, etc.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dress is casual. Please wear closed-toed shoes for safety. Professional dental/medical volunteers are recommended to wear scrubs. Basic personal protective equipment like face masks, safety glasses, gowns and gloves are all provided by NM MOM. If you have PPE that you would prefer, please bring it with you.
All volunteers will be given a NM MOM t-shirt, while supplies last, and nonclinical volunteers are encouraged to wear it during the clinic. The colors vary by volunteer type.
Please leave your personal belongings safely at home or locked in the trunk of your car. We do not have a secured area for you to leave them at the event.
MEALS/HOSPITALITY AREA
You are invited to join us in the hospitality break area to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at no cost for volunteers. Coffee, drinks, and snacks are available throughout the clinic. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate special dietary needs, so please plan accordingly. Everyone should plan to eat or drink in the designated volunteer break area. Only closed drink containers are allowed on the clinic floor.
Additional Information
Meet Your Co-Chairs
Can Out-of-State Dentists, Hygienists, and Medical Personnel Participate?
Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
What NOT to bring?
Please leave your personal belongings safely at home or locked in the trunk of your car. We do not have a secured area for you to leave them at the event.
I'm not a dental/medical health professional. Is there a way I can help?
Yes! We need many different types of volunteers – hospitality/food, patient escorts, patient greeters, translators, parking/security, runners, registration, set-up/tear down, volunteer check-in, willing hands, etc. We need your help!
Is there a minimum age for volunteers?
For liability, all volunteers on the clinic floor during clinic hours must be 18 years old. If you are younger than 18, there are other positions available not on the clinic floor that you can work as long as a parent or guardian is present and signs your waiver form. We welcome high school groups to assist with clean-up after the clinic is complete.
If I can't volunteer at the event, is there another way I can help?
This event will be a great learning opportunity and we encourage students to volunteer in positions where they can interact with patients. There are many areas in which students can assist the dentist or hygienist, but students cannot treat patients.
I'm a New Mexico licensed volunteer, what do I need to know?
All clinical volunteers are required to be licensed and must have a current, active New Mexico license to practice. License numbers will be requested on the volunteer registration form. Anyone involved directly with patient care will be required to be up to date on their Hepatitis vaccines. The NM MOM event will maintain universal infection control practices at all times. All clinical individuals involved in patient treatment must carry the appropriate malpractice insurance coverage and ensure that the coverage allows you to participate in a volunteer treatment event.
How can I get liability insurance as a public health provider?
Public health dental/medical professionals in New Mexico, can obtain liability coverage through the State Tort Claims Act for the NM MOM event by completing paperwork online at NM MRC SERVES. This is the state registry for professionals who have volunteered to assist in state emergencies. Please be aware that you are signing up for a larger program and will receive information on other missions. You have no requirement to accept a mission and you can remove yourself from the registry after the NM MOM event. There is an approval process so applications must be completed and submitted by October 25th, 2026.
To register for New Mexico Serves go to volunteer nmmrc serves. On the right side of the website welcome page, click "Register." Completely fill out the information listed, create your log-in and accept the terms and conditions and continue to the next page. Follow the instructions on the website and submit for approval.
Can I bring my own dental assistant, or will one be provided for me?
You are welcome to bring your assistant, but they must register individually. There is an area on the registration form that allows you and your assistant to name each other in order to work together. Dentists are encouraged to have their entire office register. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as a team. We have plenty of opportunities for everyone in the office to help. Dentists who are not paired with their own assistant will be provided a volunteer if available.
How do I provide my employer with proof that I volunteered?
We will provide work release forms to volunteers to submit to their employers to document the time spent volunteering at NM MOM. Please visit the information desk at the event.
If I can't volunteer at the event, is there another way I can help?
Absolutely! A project of this magnitude requires nearly $300,000 in tax-deductible donations and in-kind contributions to cover expenses for dental equipment and facility rentals, supplies, pharmaceuticals and food costs. Consider donating money or in-kind products or services. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a difference in treating hundreds of patients. Please visit the DONATE page for more information. To volunteer for pre-event planning please email nmmom2@nmdaf.org for more information.
Supporters
PRIME SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Albuquerque Community Foundation
Bernalillo County
Fricke Dental Mfg
Albuquerque District Dental Society
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Sun Life - DentaQuest
Benco Dental
Dentsply Sirona
Zimmer Community Fund
BRONZE SPONSORS
Affordable Dentures and Implants
Brycon Construction
Carabelli Dental
Chick-fil-A
Cocina Azul
Colgate
Convention Services of the Southwest, Inc.
Dexis
Eastern District Dental Society
Edge Endo, LLC
Envista Smile Project
Encanto Dental Group of New Mexico and Texas
Faith Lutheran Church
Granite Technical Service, LLC
Henry Schein Cares Foundation
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Kerr Corporation
Sally Ann Little
John C. Marcelli, State Farm Agency
Nusenda Foundation
Patterson Foundation
Premier Dental
Professional Protector® Plan for Dentists
RBC Cates-Romero Team
Sam's Club at Renaissance
Dr. Anne Scott
Dr. Ryan Sill
Tony Sill
State Farm Companies Foundation
Caroline V. Transou
Street Food Institute LCC
Texas Roadhouse (Pan American)
The Catholic Foundation
Dr. Jennifer Thompson Burke
Ronald Trellue
United Rentals
UNM College of Nursing
US Bank
US Eagle Federal Credit Union
VOCO
Waste Management
Fred Watson
Zahn Dental
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Edward Beaston
Clarence & Syvil Burke
Da Mamas Papas
Dental Cooperative
Digitech Office Equipment
Dion's
Dr. John Fonseca
Dr. Shelly Fritz
Golden Pride
Dr. Reuben Gutierrez
Susan Hoefer
In Memory of Dr. Larry Lubar
Kulzer, LLC
Shelly Pope
Procter & Gamble
Dr. Kelley Ryals
Sadie's
SHOFU
Solventum
Dr. Michael Sparks
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Twisters
Dr. Kay Younggren
New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health, Education & Research (dba. NM Dental Association Foundation)
PO Box 16854
Albuquerque, NM 87191
Office: (505) 298-7206
Fax: (505) 554-3836
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All donations are tax-deductible.
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The NMDAF is the charitable arm of the NMDA