The 2023 event will implement mask wearing, regardless of vaccination status, and other precautions due to the ongoing pandemic.
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Volunteer Start Times
(when there is no indoor overnight waiting)
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, etc., 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 PM (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
Serve volunteer lunch from 11:00 am – 1 pm (Food Prep volunteers come in at 10:00 am)
Hotel Information
For ALL hotels, mention you are with Kansas Mission of Mercy to get the group rate.
Hotel Topeka at City Center Rate: $84
(Attached to the KMOM venue)
1717 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66612
800-579-7937
Springhill Suites by Marriott Rate: $99
2745 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
785-596-9660
Clinic Location
Parking
Please download the parking pass and display on your dashboard each day that you are there volunteering.
Evening Meals
Thursday Evening
Parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling may be a good idea.
The dinner begins at 5 at The Beacon, 420 SW 9th Street, at the corner of 9th & Topeka Blvd.
There is construction near The Beacon on Harrison, but there are parking options available. A map showing the parking options in relation to the venue is below.
- Street parking on 9th Street or Harrison
- KCAMP parking lot at the corner of 9th and Topeka Blvd – across Topeka Blvd from The Beacon
- Parking at the nearby First Presbyterian Church is NOT allowed on Thursday evening.
Friday Evening
This year is the 20th anniversary of the Kansas Mission of Mercy! During the Friday night volunteer dinner we will have a little celebration, and you are invited. Here are a few things you need to know:
- Friday night dinner is from 5 to 8 pm at The Beacon, 420 SW 9th Street, at the corner of 9th & Topeka Blvd.
- A special program will begin at 6 pm. It will honor the history of KMOM and many of the important milestones, organizations, and people involved over the last 20 years. We are excited that Topeka Mayor Michael Padilla and KDHE Secretary Janet Stanek will attend and thank the volunteers during the program.
- There will be a cash bar available throughout the dinner.
- There is construction near The Beacon on Harrison, but there are parking options available. A map showing the parking options in relation to the venue is below. Parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling may be a good idea.
- Street parking on 9th Street or Harrison
- Parking lot of First Presbyterian at 817 SW Harrison – enter on the Harrison Street side
- KCAMP parking lot at the corner of 9th and Topeka Blvd – across Topeka Blvd from The Beacon
Additional Details
Email niki@ksdental.org or call 785-272-7469.We will keep patients, volunteers, and donors updated via the KDCF web site, Facebook, and Twitter pages.