At Smile Asia, we believe in the power of volunteerism and knowledge-sharing. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or someone with a passion to serve, we welcome both medical and non-medical volunteers to support our cause of providing quality care to children with facial deformities.
MEDICAL VOLUNTEER
Our medical volunteers experience firsthand how their time and expertise can make a profound difference in the lives of children in need. Not only will you help to provide life-changing care, but you’ll also have the opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
We welcome medical professionals from a variety of specialties. Here are some of the positions we seek regularly:
Anaesthesia
- Anaesthetist
- Paediatric Anaesthetist
Biomedical
- Biomedical Engineer
Dentistry
- Dentist
- Orthodontist
Nursing
- Operating Room Nurse
- Pre/Post Operative Nurse
- Recovery Room Nurse
Paediatrics
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine
- Paediatric Intensivist
- Paediatrician
Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Plastic Surgeon
NONMEDICAL VOLUNTEER
Our non-medical volunteers are just as essential in advancing our cause. Whether you’re helping to organise fundraising events, raising awareness in your community, or providing administrative support, your contributions make it possible for us to continue delivering care to those who need it most.
We offer a variety of roles for Nonmedical Volunteers. Here are some of the opportunities available:
Photography
- Document our events and/or medical missions through pictures
Videography
- Document our events and/or medical mission through videos
Medical Records
- Assist with patient registration and orientation during medical missions
Electronic Medical Records
- Captures patient data in our electronic records system
Patient Imaging Technician
- Takes pictures before, during and after surgery
Patient Biography
- Logs the patients’ individual stories
Translation
- Serves as a translator between patients and volunteers
MEDICAL RESIDENTS
Our medical missions provide invaluable opportunities for aspiring specialists to gain hands-on experience and learn directly from experienced practitioners. We also occasionally welcome Medical Residents (Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, and Surgery) as observers, allowing them to broaden their clinical knowledge and exposure to cleft conditions.