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4 people are interested
Volunteer Dental Hygienist
ORGANIZATION: East Central Ministries
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4 people are interested
One Hope Centro de Vida Health Center, a program of East Central Ministries, is seeking volunteer dental hygienists able to make a recurring commitment, at least once per month. Volunteers in this role will help us create consistent access to dental care for low-income, uninsured patients.
Commitment: At least one 4-hour session per month, for at least 4 hours per session
Duties:
- Provide dental cleaning services to patients
- Educate patients about oral hygiene practices, at-home care, and regular professional cleanings
- Coordinate with Community Health Workers to facilitate the implementation of treatment plans/at-home care practices
Requirements
- License to practice as a dental hygienist in the state of New Mexico
- Passion for service
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills; comfort working in multi-cultural, multi-lingual environments
- Comfort working with interpreters
- Reliability, punctuality
- Spanish fluency or conversational skills a huge plus, but not required
More opportunities with East Central Ministries
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About East Central Ministries
Location:
123 VERMONT ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108, US
Mission Statement
East Central Ministries is a community living out Jesus' values of justice and compassion with our marginalized neighbors in Albuquerque's International District.
Description
East Central Ministries (ECM) is a holistic, inclusive, faith-based community development ministry located in Albuquerque's International District. Founded in 1999, the organization's mission is to forge a long-term relationship with the area's residents and through education, leadership development, social enterprise, community-building, and responding to community-identified needs, to partner with them to overcome issues of poverty, racism, and marginalization.
ECM is home to a variety of complementary programs, designed to work together for holistic neighborhood revitalization. These programs include an affordable healthcare clinic, youth development programs, a food cooperative, an affordable housing cooperative, an urban farm social enterprise, a thrift store, and placemaking initiatives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
133 Virginia St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Dental
- Patient Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- At least 1 4-hour session per month
- License to practice as a dental hygienist in NM