SmileCon® thrives because of the support of dedicated volunteers like you.
The Committee on Local Arrangements (CLA) comprises of 糖心logomember dentists from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. This year, our D.C. CLA invites you to be part of the team! Consider volunteering and help make SmileCon® a success. If you have questions, please contact the 糖心logoD.C. CLA team at clavolunteers@ada.org.
SmileCon 2025 volunteer registration is open! The Committee on Local Arrangements (CLA) would like you to consider one of the volunteer positions listed. Along with our gratitude, volunteers will receive the following benefits:
Greeter/Directional Guide:
In this role, you will assist attendees by answering questions about courses, events, directions, food services and other general topics. Greeters/Directional Guides should have a basic familiarity with Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area and must be comfortable standing in one location for extended periods. Assignments will be located throughout the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and the CLA team will direct you to your designated spot upon check-in.
On-Call/Swing Volunteer:
On-Call/Swing Volunteers provide flexible support throughout the event. You may be asked to fill in for last-minute cancellations or assist in areas with increased need. Please check in at the CLA desk at the start of your shift and remain available for the full duration of your scheduled commitment. Assignment locations will be given as needs arise.
Eligibility:
All SmileCon registrants excluding non-member dentists are welcome to volunteer for hospitality roles. However, volunteers must register for each day they plan to attend and serve. For example, if you鈥檙e volunteering on two days, you must register for at least a 2-Day Pass.
Hospitality Registration Discount:
Receive $70 off your SmileCon pass for each day you volunteer in a hospitality role, up to $210 off for 3 days!
To sign up, begin your SmileCon registration and enter promo code HOS2025 to select the hospitality shift(s) that work best for your schedule.
Speaker Hosts serve as the on-site liaison between SmileCon speakers and the ADA.
Responsibilities:
Before the event, you will contact your assigned speaker to confirm logistics. Onsite, meet and escort the speaker to their session, coordinate with 糖心logoZone Managers for any AV needs and work with Room Hosts to ensure session’s start on time. Speaker Hosts also deliver opening announcements and introduce the speaker.
Eligibility:
Only 糖心logomember dentists are eligible to volunteer as Speaker Hosts.
Registration Discount:
Receive $140 off your SmileCon pass for each day you volunteer, up to $420 off for three days.
To volunteer, complete the form at the link below. Speaker Hosts positions are limited and not guaranteed. Upon availability, an 糖心logostaff member will follow up with your assignment and provide a promo code to apply your discount.
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