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
Come join us at our next MDS Cares event!
Saturday, March 7, 2026 — 1:00-3:30 pm
Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Volunteers at The Greater Boston Food Bank play a critical role in helping to end hunger. We are seeking 15 volunteers to support the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a federal program that helps low-income seniors access healthy food; prepare Brown Bag boxes for seniors; and assist with additional food-sorting projects. Note: Closed-toe shoes are required.
***PARKING***:
GBFB provides parking on a first-come, first-served basis at 70 South Bay Avenue. Our secure parking lot is located on the corner of Topeka and South Bay. Heading down Topeka, when arriving at South Bay Avenue, turn LEFT, and the lot entrance is halfway down the block. There is a gate that will rise upon entry. We provide tokens for exit after the visit. Please do not park in the clinic parking lot (to the right); vehicles will be towed. Our lot closes at 4:30 pm. Any remaining cars may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Past Events
Pine Street Inn—February 7, 2026
Volunteers performed a variety of tasks, including peeling and chopping vegetables, seasoning and portioning meats, preparing and packaging meals, and cleaning as needed. Participants received a tour of the shelter at the end of the shift.
Jake’s Toy Mania—December 20, 2025
Volunteers stocked shelves, restocked shopping tables, and assisted families in purchasing holiday gifts at the pop-up store.
Cradles to Crayons—November 1, 2025
Volunteers worked at the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory to quality-check, sort, package, and prepare donations for children through the organization’s service partners.
Special Olympics Massachusetts—June 8, 2025
Volunteers assisted at the start and finish lines, distributed awards, supported athletes, measured field events, and performed 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 packed Family Meal Boxes and assisted 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 performed trail maintenance or habitat restoration at the Sanctuary.
Women’s Lunch Place—March 15, 2025
MDS Cares volunteers assisted kitchen staff with food preparation, meal service, and cleanup for the Women’s Lunch Place lunch program.
HOPE Framingham Food Bank—February 22, 2025
MDS Cares volunteers helped set up, clean up, restock tables as food was taken, escort families through the line, bag groceries, and bring groceries to cars as needed.