Group Volunteer Opportunity - Translators Needed for Free Dental Day
ORGANIZATION: The Palmetto Palace
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The Palmetto Palace is inviting private groups-such as university departments, cultural organizations, or employee resource groups-to volunteer astranslators during our First Annual Free Dental Day, taking place July 18-19, 2025, in Orangeburg, SC. This special event will providefree dental care to low-income, uninsured, and Medicaid patients.
We’re seeking bilingual or multilingual group volunteers to help reduce language barriers and create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all.
What Your Group Will Do:
Translate during registration, intake, and dental care
Assist with wayfinding, instructions, and patient communication
Help patients complete forms and understand treatment options
Languages Needed:
Spanish
Haitian Creole
Vietnamese
Korean
Additional languages welcome!
4 Shifts
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Fri Jul 18, 2025
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06:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST
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Spots available: 3
Thank you for supporting Free Dental Day! Your time and heart are helping bring healthy smiles to our community. We’re so grateful for you!
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Fri Jul 18, 2025
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12:00 PM to 05:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 3
Thank you for supporting Free Dental Day! Your time and heart are helping bring healthy smiles to our community. We’re so grateful for you!
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Sat Jul 19, 2025
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06:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST
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Spots available: 3
Thank you for supporting Free Dental Day! Your time and heart are helping bring healthy smiles to our community. We’re so grateful for you!
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Sat Jul 19, 2025
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12:00 PM to 05:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 3
Thank you for supporting Free Dental Day! Your time and heart are helping bring healthy smiles to our community. We’re so grateful for you!
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About The Palmetto Palace
Location:
PO Box 21076, Charleston, SC 29413, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement The Palmetto Palace is dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare and support services for underserved communities by meeting people where they are--through mobile outreach, compassionate care, and community-driven solutions. Our Aims Deliver equitable healthcare through mobile medical, dental, and pharmacy services. Support families facing medical crises with direct relief and resource connection. Address health disparities by providing education, screenings, and prevention services. Empower volunteers, students, and healthcare professionals to serve and lead in their communities. Our Core Values Compassion - We lead with heart in all that we do. Access - We bring care directly to those who need it most. Equity - We serve with fairness and dignity, always. Integrity - We are accountable to our mission and the communities we serve. Collaboration - We believe impact is greater when we work together.
Description
The Palmetto Palace is a South Carolina-based nonprofit founded in 2010 to provide comfort and critical resources to individuals and families facing medical crises. What began as bedside support for hospitalized families has grown into a statewide outreach organization delivering mobile healthcare services, education, and relief to underserved communities.
Our programs include a Mobile Health Unit, a Pharmacy Assistance Program for uninsured patients, an Education Lab on Wheels, and our newest initiative-Free Dental Day-bringing no-cost dental care to communities in need.
We aim to eliminate barriers to care, reduce health disparities, and uplift the most vulnerable through compassionate outreach. Recognized as a CDC and SC DHEC Immunization Champion, and recipient of multiple leadership awards, The Palmetto Palace is proud to serve South Carolina with integrity, innovation, and heart.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
Fri Jul 18, 2025 - Sat Jul 19, 2025
06:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This opportunity has 4 shifts
WHERE
410 Broughton StreetOrangeburg, SC 29115
(33.48111 ,-80.85672 )
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2025
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Translation
GOOD FOR
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- Shifts are available on July 18 and 19, 2025. Volunteers can choose from morning (6:30 AM–11:30 AM) or afternoon (12:00 PM–5:00 PM) shifts. Groups can select one or both days. A short virtual orientation will be scheduled before the event.
- Volunteers must be at least 17, fluent or conversational in the chosen language, and able to assist with patient communication. Friendly attitude and professionalism required. Group lead must confirm availability and attend the virtual orientation
Private Group Details
- Private Groups Only
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested
- No donation required, but contributions to help cover meals and supplies for volunteers are always appreciated.