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Volunteer at The Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026

RACDS is offering four volunteer positions exclusively to current dental student members at The Fine Edge of Dentistry (FED) 2026 in Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience Australia's premier multidisciplinary dental conference, meet leaders from across the profession, and learn more about the education and membership pathways available through RACDS. You can view the FED program here.

About the volunteer role
Student volunteers will support the Conference team with tasks such as:
- Welcoming and directing delegates
- Assisting with registrations
- Supporting the gowning process
- Answering delegate enquiries

When not volunteering, you'll have the opportunity to attend Conference sessions, including the Opening Ceremony or the Scientific Program, depending on your volunteer schedule.

Eligibility
To apply, you must be a current RACDS Student Member.
Not a member yet? Sign up today.

Selected volunteers must be available to attend the Conference in Sydney on one or more days between 17–19 September 2026.
Successful applicants will be notified by email on 20 August 2026.

How to apply
Complete the application below.
1.Name(Required.)
2.Email(Required.)
3.Tell us in forty (40) words or less why you would like to volunteer at FED 2026.(Required.)
4.Which RACDS education pathway(s) would you like to learn more about?(Required.)
5.Please indicate the day/s you are able to volunteer (select all that apply).
Note: you can nominate one, two or three days - you do not need to be available for all three days;(Required.)
6.I understand that if selected to volunteer, I will be responsible for all travel expenses to and from the relevant event venue that I will be assigned, either the Sydney Masonic Centre on Thursday, 17 September or the Sydney Sofitel Wentworth on Friday, 18 and Saturday, 19 September. No accommodation, parking or travel reimbursement is available.

All volunteers will be provided with a conference-branded top to wear during the event and will report to RACDS staff. A daily briefing will be provided.

The final decision on volunteers selected to participate in FED26 will be made by the RACDS CEO.(Required.)