​DO YOU OR YOUR STAFF VOLUNTEER?

WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT. 

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​You are no doubt familiar with the NYSDA Continuing Education Registry, which the Foundation administers. The new NYSDF Volunteer Registry is a way for you to record the hours you (and your staff) spend volunteering your services to treat vulnerable populations. In turn, NYSDA can use the total number of hours its members spend doing charity work as quantifiable proof to our elected officials that the dental profession is at the forefront of helping to solve complex, overall health issues.

​So post your hours on the Volunteer Registry – it’s easy, and each year, you will receive a certificate which you can post in your office to let your patients know about the amazing work you do for those less fortunate. It’s a great way to further show your commitment to professional excellence and the health of the public.

Do you need volunteers to help with an event in your office?
Please click the button below to have your event details on the calendar of events.

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Register your Volunteer Hours Add an Event

​Track and Log Volunteer Hours via a Mobile App on iPhone or Android

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​Volunteers can now track hours via the mobile app on their iPhone or Android device.  It's literally the fastest, easiest, and most convenient way volunteer can log hours.  Also, the mobile app is free! (You will have to make an account on an iMac or PC) 

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​TO DOWNLOAD IT, JUST GO TO THE APP STORE OR GOOGLE PLAY AND SEARCH FOR
​"TRACK IT FORWARD" OR "VOLUNTEER TIME TRACKING" AND YOU'LL FIND US!

​Top 11 Reasons to Volunteer

​#1: You also get recognition!!

​​#2: You make a difference.
Every person counts!

​​#3: Volunteering encourages civic responsibility.
Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it.

​#4: You get a chance to give back.
People like to support community resources that they use themselves or that benefit people they care about.

​​#5: You learn a lot.
Volunteers learn things like these:

• Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change your view on your self worth.
• Government: Through working with local non-profit agencies, volunteers learn about the functions and operation of our government.
• Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.

​​​#6: Volunteering strengthens your community.
As a volunteer you help:

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​#7: It promotes personal growth and self esteem.
Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy.

​#8: It brings people together.
As a volunteer you assist in:

• Uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal
• Building camaraderie and teamwork

#9: Volunteers gain professional experience.
Depending on where you are in your life/career spectrum, you can test out a career, recharge your batteries, and help mentor others in your field!

#10: It saves resources.
Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on local improvements.

​#11: It's good for you.
Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards. It:

• Reduces stress: Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns.
• Makes you healthier: Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, and control over one's fate, strengthen the immune system.