Community Service Experience

Dental school admissions committees prefer applicants who demonstrate a long-term commitment to serving others. If you plan to apply to dental school you need to gain experience serving the community through volunteer activities. Community service activities are very important in helping you build the interpersonal skills you will need as a dentist. Admissions committees prefer a few meaningful experiences over a long period of time rather than a list of scattered, superficial activities, like participating in a fundraiser here or there.

The resources below can help you connect with community service opportunities in our area.

The City of Bloomington lists numerous volunteer opportunities in our community, and is updated every week.

The Office of Community Outreach and Partnerships in Service-Learning offers service-learning opportunities that combine college coursework with community service. Please see their website for information on their programs.

For more community service opportunities consult the HPPLC Volunteer Opportunities page.