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.
Santa Fe Community Convenion Center
Santa Fe, NM
April 26 & 27, 2024
Choose a shift(s) and help us bring smiles to those in need. All volunteer types are needed.
Volunteer Registration
Registration is now closed!
Volunteer Information
LOCATION
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe NM 87501 (map)
DATES/TIME
Thursday, April 25: Clinic Set Up - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Friday, April 26: Clinic Hours - 4:00am to 7:45pm
Saturday, April 27: Clinic Hours - 4:00am to 7:45pm
Saturday, April 27: Clinic Teardown - 7:00pm to 12:00am
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.
THURSDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN/WALK-THRU
Join us on Thursday night, April 25, between 5:30pm to 7:30pm 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.
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.
PARKING
The following city parking garages will be open for free parking on the days listed for each lot. Please allow extra time for parking in Santa Fe. Both narrow street access and shuttle service may create more challenges.
Lot 1
Santa Fe Community Convention Cener Municipal Garage (Available Thursday/Friday/Saturday)
Level 2
119 S Federal Pl
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map
Garage is located underground at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Lot 2
State Capitol Parking Facility (Available Friday/Saturday)
485 Galisteo St
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map 13 min walk or take the shuttle bus
A shuttle bus is available between State Capitol Parking and Downtown transit Center on Sheridan Ave (about 2 blocks from the SF Convention Center entrance).
Lot 3
Railyard Municipal Garage (Available Friday/Saturday)
503 Camino de la Familia
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map 17 min walk or take the shuttle bus
A shuttle bus is available between Railyard Municipal Garage and Downtown transit Center on Sheridan Ave (about 2 blocks from the SF Convention Center entrance).
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 http://www.nmmrcserves.org/. 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 March 15th, 2024.
To register for New Mexico Serves go to https://volunteer.nmmrcserves.org/. On the left side of the website welcome page, click "Register Now." 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
Doris Goodwin Walbridge Foundation
Santa Fe Community Foundation
The Frost Foundation
Sun Life - DentaQuest
Dentsply Sirona
Cervantes Buddy and Irene Roybal
United Way of North Central New Mexico
BRONZE SPONSORS
AAIC
Adelitas Mexican Restaurant
Adobo Catering
Affordable Dentures
Albertsons Market
Albuquerque District Dental Society
Archuleta Romaine Law Firm P.C.
Arroyo Vino Restaurant
Barks & Bubbles Inc.
Marc and Ramona Brandt Charitable Foundation
Brycon Corporation
The Cates-Romero Team
Century Bank
Chick-fil-A
Chipeta Trading Company LLC
Chocolate Maven
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
Coca-Cola
Coltene Whaledent
Con Alma Health Foundation
Convention Services of the Southwest, Inc.
Coronado Paint & Decorating
Coyote Café
Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP
Del Norte LOV Foundation
Dexis
Eastern District Dental Society
Edge Endo, LLC
Envista Smile Project
First Citizens Bank
Gale Family Fund
Brynda Gonzalez, State Farm Agent
Granite Technical Service, LLC
Henry Schein Cares Foundation
HOAMCO
Inn on the Alameda
Ittleson-Beaumont Fund
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
JENKINSGAVIN, INC
KENT CRAVENS CONSULTING, L.L.C
Kerr Corporation
Pauline Kielbasa
La Fonda on the Plaza
La Luz Foundation
Sally Ann Little
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mampuku Ramen
Dr. Chris Morgan
Moving Solutions, Inc.
Northwest District Dental Society
Nusenda Foundation
Patterson Foundation
PNM
Premier Dental
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Professional Protector® Plan for Dentists
RL Leeder
Dr. Kelley Ryals
Sam's Club Santa Fe
Santa Fe District Dental Society
Southwest Dental Refining, LLC
Southwest District Dental Society
State Employees Credit Union
Caroline V. Transou and Jonathan Stein
Swain & Grieco, LLC
Tesuque Village Market
The Ranch House
Dr. Donna Thompson
Dr. Jennifer Thompson Burke
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Trilogy MedWaste
Trinity Construction
United Heathcare
United Rentals
UNM College of Nursing
US Eagle Federal Credit Union
Zahn Dental
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Dr. Marc Appelbaum
Marilyn Bennett
Lynn Bickley
Dr. David Cartwright
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Dental Cooperative
Dion's
Ephesus Office Technologies, Inc.
Michael Harris
Hotel Santa Fe Haceinda & Spa
Hunt Law Firm LLC
Inn of the Governors
Martha Kallejian
La Choza
Kathy Longinaker
Martha Heller & Brian McPartlon
David Mordhorst
Nancy Zeckendorf Trust
Oberstein Properties Inc.
Charlene & H.I. Padilla
Dr. Marcus Palermo
Paloma Restaurant
Dr. Omar Pereyra
Procter & Gamble
Dr. Philip O. Rivera
Dr. Josh Rogoff
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Santa Fe Reporter
Santa Fe Vintage Car Club
Dr. Anne Scott
SHOFU
Sierra Del Sol LLC
Thomas and Deborah Simon
Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A.
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Taurus Adelfi LLC
The Bull Ring
James A & Cynthia L Turner
Dr. Mary Rose Twohig
Dr. James Wolcott
Elizabeth Zollo
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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