San
Pancho's and Camosun College Dental Program Free Dentist Program
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The SMILE Project is back !
Please check the dates below for Town Clinics and School Presentations schedule.
For those who don't know the program, the SMILE project is a program a
collaboration between San Pancho and the Camosun College Dental Program
(Victoria, British Columbia, Canada). They provide educational presentations at
all the local schools, weekend Dental Clinics at the local Hospital and an
intensive 3 DAY TOWN CLINIC for local residents.
The service includes assessments, thorough cleaning of teeth and gums, fluoride
treatment and consultation -- providing state of the art techniques and
materials. All services are FREE, they come as "ambassadors" of health,
volunteering their skills as part of the Camosun College International program.
Last year was incredibly successful -- they served approx 200 children and 150
adults. And, considering that for many clients, it was the first ever dental
treatment ever experienced, the program hygienist were thrilled to know that the
community was open and willing , despite the laborious work. It was, in the end,
obvious that they return each year! This is good news for San Pancho!
Thank you to all who volunteered hours as "interpreters" and those restaurants
who donated / offered discounts to our "ambassadors" last year. I hope we can
count on you again this year.
TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR (2 + hour shifts) OR want to help
out in other ways, please
email or call at 258-4345.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:
Thursday, April 23 845 to 1145 am Classes at Jardin de Ninos/Kinder San
Pancho
Facilitator: Indira
Volunteer STILL Needed: 1
new: SET UP at Casa Tercer Edad 6PM - 8PM ( Volunteers Needed - english only
OK,someone with vehicle is a plus :)
Friday, April 24 TOWN CLINIC at Casa de Tercer Edad
900 a 100 1 volunteer STILL needed
200 a 600 1 volunteer STILL needed
Saturday, April 25 TOWN CLINIC at Casa de Tercer Edad
900 a 100 1 volunteer STILL needed
200 a 600 1 volunteer needed (LUIS)
Sunday, April 26 TOWN CLINIC at Casa de Tercer Edad
900 a 100 1 volunteer needed (GLADES)
200 a 600 1 volunteer STILL needed
Tuesday, April 28 Clases en PRIMARIA
800 a 1200
Facilitator: Indira
Volunteer needed: 1 (NICOLE)
Wednesday, April 29 Clases en PRIMARIA
800 a 1200
Facilitator: Indira
Volunteer needed: 1 (LANDER)
Saturday, May 1 HOSPITAL CLINIC
900 a 100 Volunteers Needed: 2 (GAELLE)
200 a 700 Volunteers STILL Needed: 1
Sunday, May 2 HOSPITAL CLINIC
900 a 100 Volunteers Needed: 1 (ANWAR)
200 a 700 Volunteers Needed: 1 (ANWAR)
Monday, May 4 Classes at Escuela del Mundo
900 a 1100
Facilitator: Indira
no extra volunteers needed
Tuesday, May 5 Classes at Secundaria
800 a 1100
Facilitator: Indira
Volunteer STILL needed: 1
Not yet confirmed:
Ursula Galvan
Sayulita
Punta de Mita
on May 6th OR May 7th
800 a 1200
Facilitator: Indira
Volunteers needed: 1 or 2
Saturday, May 9 HOSPITAL CLINIC
900 a 100 Volunteers needed: 2 (OCTAVIA , GAELLE)
200 a 700 Volunteers needed: 1
Sunday, May 10 HOSPITAL CLINIC
900 a 100 Volunteers needed: 1 (OCTAVIA)
200 a 700 Volunteer needed: 1(GLADES)
Wednesday, May 13 afternoon/evening
All volunteers for Party/Dinner
Just to add, each year participants of this program actually PAY for their chance to do this project. They pay for their own flights, housing and food PLUS contribute to any added costs to implement the project (taxis, group activities, gifts) while the university CAMOSUN COLLEGE funds educational materials, treatment/service materials and partial support for the Lead Instructor/Clinician who leads the group each year. In return, what they receive is an amazing experience abroad - community service, cultural exchange and real world application that will enhance their education and career. This year, Escuela del Mundo, offers logistical and organizational support (with Hospital, Tercer Edad, all the schools, etc) in preparation for and during their stay.
I think it's important to know all that so we can all appreciate them even more!
¡El Proyecto SONRIE regresó! Si, después de un año… Ellos estarán
aquí con 11 especialistas en higiene dental y 2 profesores. Comenzando su
programa de actividades la próxima semana. Por favor vean las fechas mencionadas
abajo del programa de Presentaciones para el Pueblo, Clínica y Escuelas.
Para aquellos que no conozcan este programa, el PROGRAMA SONRÍE es un programa
de colaboración entre San Pancho y el Programa Dental del Colegio Camosun, en
Victoria, Columbia Británica, Canadá). Ellos proveen presentaciones educativas
en las escuelas locales, sesiones de limpieza bucal los fines de semana en el
Hospital y una CLÍNICA INTENSIVA DE 3 DÍAS para la gente de San Pancho. El
servicio incluye asesorías, limpieza completa de dientes y encías, tratamientos
y consultas con fluoruro – proveyendo técnicas y materiales innovadores. Todos
los servicios SIN COSTO, ellos vienen como "embajadores" de la salud, ofreciendo
voluntariamente sus servicios como parte del servicio de el programa del Colegio
Camosun Internacional.
El año pasado fue muy exitoso, ellos atendieron aproximadamente a 200 niños y a
150 adultos. Y, considerando que para muchos pacientes este fue su primer
tratamiento dental, los especialistas en higiene dental estaban muy sorprendidos
de ver que la comunidad estaba abierta y deseosa de recibir este servicio a
pesar de lo laborioso que resulta. A fin de cuentas, fue obvio que regresarían
el próximo año ¡¡¡BUENAS NOTICIAS SAN PANCHO!!!
Gracias a quienes se ofrecieron como interpretes voluntarios y aquellos
restaurantes que donaron u ofrecieron descuentos a los "embajadores" el año
pasado. Esperamos que lo vuelvan a hacer este año.
PARA SER VOLUNTARIO/INTERPRETE (TURNOS DE 2 HORAS) O SI QUIERES AYUDAR EN OTRAS
FORMAS, POR FAVOR ENVIAR UN EMAIL A: gladeshuizar@gmail.com o llamar al
258-4345.