Volunteer with Us
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back and have a tangible impact on someone in need. Consider becoming a part of the MDS Cares Program, which offers monthly volunteer events and makes a difference in your community today!
If your office, dental school, or community health center participates in a volunteer event, we encourage you to share the details with the MDS and tag us on social media @massdental.
Upcoming Events
No program is currently available. Check back later for updates.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 — 1:00-3:00 pm
Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory
281 Newtonville Ave, Newton, MA 02460
Volunteers will work at the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory to quality-check, sort, package, and prepare donations for children through the organization’s service partners.
VolunteerSaturday, December 20, 2025—2:00-4:00 pm
Jake’s Toy Mania Pop-Up Store
Location TBD (in Boston)
Jake’s Toy Mania, run by volunteers at Christmas in the City, provides toys and other gifts during the holidays for families in need in the Greater Boston area.
We’re looking for 10 volunteers to stock shelves, replenish shopping tables, and help families shop for holiday gifts at Jake’s Toy Mania on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm. This event offers families who have demonstrated a need time to shop for free in the holiday pop-up store filled with donations from generous supporters. Help make someone’s holiday magical by volunteering.
VolunteerPast Events
Special Olympics Massachusetts: June 8, 2025
Volunteers assist at the start and finish lines, distribute awards, provide support to athletes, measure field events, and perform other tasks as needed. Be part of the movement that promotes acceptance and inclusion through the power of sport!
Greater Boston Food Bank: May 10, 2025
MDS Cares volunteers pack Family Meal Boxes and assist with food sorting projects, including fresh bread, produce, and retail meat, at the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Broadmoor Sanctuary: April 5, 2025
MDS member volunteers will perform trail maintenance or habitat restoration at the Sanctuary.
Women’s Lunch Place: March 15, 2025
MDS Cares volunteers assist kitchen staff with food preparation, serving meals, and clean-up for the Women’s Lunch Place lunch program.
HOPE Framingham Food Bank: February 22, 2025
MDS Cares volunteers help set up and clean up, restock tables as food is taken, escort families through the line, bag groceries, and bring groceries to cars when needed.