Volunteer Information

Even though safe and effective Coronavirus vaccines have been widely distributed, the organizers of the Kansas Mission of Mercy ask that if you please stay home if are sick or feeling like you are getting sick.

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Volunteer Start Times

ALL times are subjective to the needs of the clinic. Some volunteers will have scheduled times NOT listed below, such as parking lot crew, overnight attendants, ect., and those volunteers should follow the times communicated to them individually.

DEPARTMENT LEADS – PLEASE BE ON SITE TO SET UP YOUR DEPARTMENT 30-45 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SESSION START TIME.

PATIENT BREAKFAST PREP
Session 1
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM (or when finished)
Serve patient breakfast at 5:15 am

PATIENT REGISTRATION CREW
Session 1
5:15 AM – 10:00 AM (or when finished)
(check in at 5:00 AM)

Patient doors open at 5:30 am

X-RAY / GENERAL / VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST PREP / INTERPRETERS (Non-Clinical) volunteers work the following schedule:
Session 1
5:30 AM – 11:00 AM
(check in at 5:00 AM)

Session 2
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(check in at 10:30 AM)

MEDICAL TRIAGE / PHARMACY volunteers work the following schedule:
Session 1
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM (will keep part of triage open until at least 1:00 pm for walk in patients)
(check in at 5:30 AM)

Volunteer breakfast at 5:30 am (typically grab and go type of items)

DENTAL TRIAGE volunteers work the following schedule:
Session 1
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or when finished)
(check in at 5:30 AM)

NUMBING / STERILIZATION volunteers work the following schedule:
Session 1
6:30 AM – 11:30 AM
(check in at 6:00 AM)

Session 2
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(check in at 11:00 AM)

RESTORATIVE / HYGIENE / SURGERY volunteers work the following schedule:
Session 1
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(check in at 6:30 AM)

Session 2
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(check in at 11:30 AM)

Serve patient lunch at 10:15 am (Food Prep volunteers come in at 9:00 am)

Serve volunteer lunch from 11:00 am – 1 pm (Food Prep volunteers come in at 10:00 am)

Hotel Information

For the hotel, mention you are with Kansas Mission of Mercy to get the group rate.

Holiday Inn Salina | $98 per night

3145 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401

Book directly with the hotel.
1-785-404-6767

Breakfast vouchers are available for purchase at the front desk for $7.00 per person.

Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center | $109 per night | Must reserve by Dec 11, 2023, to receive rate.
3320 S. 9t
Salina KS 67401
785-309-0440

Breakfast is not included in the rate.

If booking online, use block code of KMOM. If making reservations over the phone, identify the group as Mission of Mercy.

Clinic Location

Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, KS

Parking

Please download and print this parking pass. Display it on your windshield on the days you are volunteering.

Evening Meals

Thursday Evening 5-8PM

4-H Building (across the street from the Events Center)
Bob Flaherty Dr, Salina, KS 67401

Donated by Salina Country Club

Beef Bourguignon
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans
Garden Salad with choice of Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Brownies

Friday Evening 5-8PM

4-H Building (across the street from the Events Center)
Bob Flaherty Dr, Salina, KS 67401

Lasagna
Chicken Alfredo
Chopped Salad
Bread and Butter

Additional Details

Email niki@ksdental.org or call 785-272-7469.

We will keep patients, volunteers, and donors updated via the KDCF web siteFacebook, and Twitter pages.