In Southwest Virginia, there is a profound need for access to affordable dental services for low-income, uninsured, and underserved adults. For the past two years, the Roanoke Mission of Mercy Project has provided $1 million in free dental services to over 2000 adults in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. The Roanoke Mission of Mercy Project is conducted one weekend each year and uses portable dental equipment for cleanings, x-rays, oral surgery, and fillings.
2010 Roanoke Mission of Mercy Information Flyer
Volunteer Information
Volunteers are needed in many areas to make this project a success. There are four areas volunteers are needed:
Professional Dental Volunteers
REGISTER as a PROFESSIONAL DENTAL VOLUNTEER
Licensed Medical Volunteers
REGISTER as a LICENSED MEDICAL VOLUNTEER
General Volunteers
REGISTER as a GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Student Volunteers - Dental/Dental Hygiene/Pharmacy
Job descriptions - see Professional Dental and Licensed Medical (for pharmacy)
REGISTER as a DENTAL/DENTAL HYGIENE/PHARMACY STUDENT VOLUNTEER
If you prefer to register by phone, please contact Carilion Direct at 266-6000 or 800-422-8482.
Lodging information for project volunteers
Lodging for Roanoke's MOM volunteers has been secured at the Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center (2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke, VA 24017 - located about 5 minutes from the Roanoke Civic Center) for $55/night.
Click here for more information about the hotel.
You must call the hotel to get the MOM rate of $55/night. Call (540) 563-9300 to make reservations.
Donations
If you are unable to volunteer for the 2010 project, but would like to make a monetary donation:
Please make all checks payable to: Virginia Dental Health Foundation/Roanoke MOM.
Please mail all checks to: Karl Vandegriff, Roanoke MOM Finance Officer
500 Waverly Lane, Moneta, Virginia 24121
The Virginia Dental Health Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization and serves as the fiscal agent for all funds donated to the Roanoke Mission of Mercy Project.
Food and beverage donations for patients and volunteers are also greatly appreciated. . Donations needed for the 2010 project include:
- Beverages (sports drinks, juice, water, soft drinks)
- Snacks (fresh fruit, cereal/granola bars, trail mix/nuts, cookies, crackers)
- Paper products (napkins, plates, utensils)
Food and Beverage Information Flyer
To arrange a donation of goods, please contact Lisa Morris at lisa.morris@wachovia.com.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions about the Roanoke Mission of Mercy Project.
Thank you for your support of this important project!