VOLUNTEER
Use your healthcare skills to make a difference
We are grateful for your interest in supporting CMA. While our current volunteer opportunities are primarily focused on our dental program, we welcome hearing from individuals who feel their skills and experience could support our work in other ways—please don't hesitate to get in touch. To apply, fill out the volunteer interest form below.
Dental Volunteering
Join CMA’s dental volunteer program and help provide essential oral healthcare to refugees and asylum seekers on Lesvos island, Greece. By volunteering in our dental clinic, you will directly support individuals who would otherwise have limited access to dental services while gaining valuable experience in a humanitarian healthcare setting.
Who can volunteer?
We welcome motivated and qualified volunteers, including:
Dentists
Dental assistants
Dental hygienists
Dental students (supporting as dental assistants)
Where Will You Work?
Volunteers work within CMA’s dental clinic located inside Mavrovouni refugee camp on Lesvos island, Greece. The clinic provides free, accessible, and quality dental care to camp residents as part of CMA’s broader humanitarian health response.
On the map, you can see the location of Mytilene, the main town on the island where CMA operates and where volunteers are accommodated during their stay.
What’s In it for you?
Free accommodation and transportation
Hands-on experience in the humanitarian healthcare field
The opportunity to work alongside a passionate, international team of professionals
Practical experience in a diverse and fast-paced clinical environment
Ongoing support from CMA’s on-the-ground coordination team
Join us
Apply through our volunteer interest form below and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Step 1
Check available dates for volunteering
Above you can find the volunteer calendar. Check the available dates and see which dates would work best for you. -
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Step 2
Submit your application
Complete the form below to apply or send an email directly to hr@cma.ngo -
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Step 3
Application review
Once your application has been submitted, our HR will review it. -
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Step 4
Interview with HR
If your application has been accepted, our HR will contact you to schedule an interview. -
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Step 5
Document and Information Sharing
After the interview, our HR will share with you some necessary documents to be signed before joining our operation. -
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Step 6
Confirmation and Onboarding
Now it’s time to book your trip and get ready to join our operation.
Volunteer Calendar
January 2026
View the 2026 calendar below to see when you’re needed most.
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
July 2026
Fully booked
May 2026
June 2026
Fully booked
August 2026
Dentist
Full month available
Dental Assistant
Full month available
September 2026
Dentist
Full month available
Dental Assistant
Full month available
October 2026
Dentist
Full month available
Dental Assistant
Full month available
November 2026
Dentist
Full month available
Dental Assistant
Full month available
December 2026
Dentist
Full month available
Dental Assistant
Full month available
ask our ambassadors
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DR. moniba
DENTIST (UK)
Dr. Moniba volunteered with CMA as a dentist and is happy to share her experience with dental professionals interested in volunteering. Contact her at drmonibakhan@gmail.com -
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Dr. Frank
DENTIST (the Netherlands)
Dr. Frank volunteered with CMA as a dentist and is happy to share his experience with dental professionals interested in volunteering. Contact him at frankpaternotte@gmail.nl
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Raza
DENTAL STUDENT
Dental students can volunteer in our clinic as dental assistants and gain hands-on experience. For questions about student volunteering, contact him at razashirazi@hotmail.co.uk -
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Maleeka
PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT
During her public health studies, Maleeka interned with CMA and supported our data and research work. She is happy to answer questions from students and others interested in volunteering. Contact her at maleekashrestha@gmail.com -
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Dr. Emon
DENTIST (UK)
Dr. Emon volunteered with CMA as a dentist and is happy to share his experience with dental professionals interested in volunteering. Contact him at emon.muktadir@nhs.net -
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Dr. Zinab
DENTIST (UK)
Dr. Zinab volunteered with CMA as a dentist and is happy to share her experience with dental professionals interested in volunteering. Contact her at kassirzinab@gmail.com
FAQs
1. Do I need an international license to volunteer with cma?
No international license is required. However, all volunteers must be insured in their home country and are required to provide proof of valid insurance prior to arrival. We welcome applications from dentists, dental assistants, dental nurses, dental hygienists, and dental students who meet the relevant requirements for their role. For more information about eligibility and volunteer opportunities, please contact our HR team at hr@cma.ngo. Our HR team will be happy to guide you through the onboarding process and answer any questions you may have.
2. What facilities, equipment, and medication are available?
CMA operates from two ISO boxes within Mavrovouni refugee camp on Lesvos. One ISO box is dedicated to the pharmacy program, and the other to the dental program. The dental clinic ISO box includes two treatment rooms equipped to support daily clinical activities. The clinic is stocked with the needed equipment and instruments. Volunteers are not expected to bring their own equipment or instruments. However, volunteers are kindly asked to bring their own gloves, headlight, and scrubs. If you would like to bring any additional instruments or materials, this can be discussed with our team during the onboarding process.
3. Who will I be working with?
You will work alongside CMA’s dedicated on-the-ground team, which includes a Medical Coordinator and Dental Operations Assistant. Depending on the schedule and availability, you may also work alongside other international volunteers.
4. Do I need to bring any equipment to volunteer?
Yes, volunteers are expected to bring essential personal equipment, including gloves, a headlight, and scrubs.
5. What are the working hours?
The CMA dental clinic operates Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 16:00. Working hours may be adjusted when necessary to accommodate patient needs, clinic activities, or other operational requirements.