Meeting human needs in Jesus' name
Baptists On Mission partners with North Carolina churches by providing mobile dental units to serve those in need. We aim to provide compassionate care to the underserved while meeting physical needs in the name of Jesus.
The driver and/or hostess are responsible for taking the mobile unit from Cary, N.C. to the church or other organization that is sponsoring a FREE dental clinic. The driver/hostess sets up the bus and dental equipment in preparation for the dental staff. The sponsoring church/organization enlists volunteer dentists from their area. The driver/hostess remains with the mobile unit throughout the dental clinic and returns the mobile unit back to Cary.
Basic qualifications for the driver:
We have a pool of drivers/hostesses. Drivers/hostesses volunteer for the clinics that work into their schedule. The dental clinics may be from ½ day to 5 days in length and anywhere in North Carolina. The driver/hostess are provided with overnight accommodations by the sponsoring church/organization and reimbursed for meals unless provided by the sponsoring church/organization. An honorarium is paid for each day of work.
It is best that this driver/hostess live within an hour to Cary, since the buses are housed at the Baptist State Convention when not in use.
Orientation and training are provided for drivers/hostesses. New drivers and hosts are expected to work alongside current drivers/hosts teams at three clinics before being assigned a clinic on their own.
The driver will need to be knowledgeable of maintenance of bus engine (oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid) leveling jacks, air brakes, generators, air compressor, water tank, gray water holding tank, electrical boxes, water pump, air conditioning units, etc. The drivers/hosts will obtain on-the-job training and knowledge of dental chair operation, X-ray equipment, ultrasonic cleaner, vacuum system, autoclave, etc.
Those who serve in this ministry have been truly blessed. Please contact me if you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested in joining this unique ministry.
Contact Krissy Watson
Dental Ministry Coordinator – Baptists on Mission
(919) 459-5603 or (800) 395-5102 ext. 5603
kwatson@ncbaptist.org
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Our mission is to provide compassionate care to people in need (those not able to afford dental care, farm workers, fair workers, the homeless and to meet human needs in Jesus’ name.
The dental ministry is funded by donations from individuals and groups who see this ministry as a meaningful way to reach people for Christ.
For More Information
kwatson@ncbaptist.org
(800) 395-5102 ext. 5603
The mobile units are equipped with 2 full dental exam rooms. Dental treatments may included restorations (fillings) and extractions.
North Carolina Baptist churches and associations may reserve the dental unit. The church or association serves as sponsor of the dental project. This sponsor is responsible for establishing a local project planning team, enlisting patients, and recruiting dental care professionals, as well as planning for an evangelistic ministry in tandem with the dental ministry.
Please complete the form to start the process.
