Free Clinic Helpers may help with:

• Greeting patients and volunteers

• Helping patients find the correct area

• Supporting check-in

• Helping with forms or wristbands

• Walking patients from one area to another

• Delivering supplies to clinical areas

• Helping manage lines

• Keeping the event space clean

• Supporting dentists, assistants, runners, and team leads

• Helping with setup and cleanup

• Confirm the clinic date, time, and location.

• Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.

• Arrive on time or early.

• Review any clinic instructions sent before the event.

• Be ready to stand, walk, and help in different areas.

• Bring water if needed.

• Do not bring valuables unless necessary.

• Check in with the volunteer lead.

• Get your assigned role or station.

• Ask who you report to during the event.

• Learn where the main areas are, such as check-in, waiting area, treatment area, supply area, bathrooms, and exits.

• Ask what patients should do if they have questions.

• Be kind, calm, and helpful.

• Speak clearly and respectfully.

• Help patients move to the correct area.

• Do not give dental advice.

• Do not promise treatment.

• Do not discuss private patient information.

• Ask a team lead if you are unsure.

• Keep walkways clear.

• Help keep the event moving.

• Stay at your assigned station unless asked to move.

• Communicate issues quickly to the volunteer lead.