Events
Show your support in person at Operation Smile events.
Cleft Connect Chat
December 15, 2024
8 – 9 p.m. Eastern
Virtual Event
Cleft Connect Chat is a monthly virtual gathering for teens around the world who were born with cleft conditions. They share their experiences and see how they can make a difference in the lives of Operation Smile’s patients, too.
Cleft Connect Parent Chat
December 15, 2024
8 – 9 p.m. Eastern
Virtual Event
Cleft Connect Parent Chat is a monthly virtual gathering for parents around the world who have (or recently learned they will have) children with cleft conditions. This platform provides an opportunity for parents to share successes and advice when it comes to raising children who have cleft conditions.
Program Training Workshop
January 17 – 20, 2025
Operation Smile
3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia
For the past four decades, Operation Smile has invited its most involved and invested high school volunteers to serve on our international surgical programs. Selected students are prepared for this unique service opportunity by learning from medical professionals and Operation Smile staff.
U-Voice Training Workshop
January 17 – 20, 2025
Operation Smile
3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Selected undergraduate student volunteers serve as journalists who capture the stories of Operation Smile’s patients, their families and our volunteers. This mandatory training prepares these students to conduct interviews, take pictures and package it all into feature stories and social posts.
2025 Latinoamerica En Accion Student Leadership Conference
January 20 – 26, 2025
Hotel Hodelpa Garden Suites
Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
Latinoamerica en Accion (LEA) is a weeklong leadership conference that gathers students between the ages of 14 and 24 from across Latin America and equips them with the skills necessary to be an effective advocate for Operation Smile.
To register for LEA, please reach out to the regional associate in your country.
Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile
March 15, 2025
11 a.m.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile is the culmination of an ongoing running and walking program for elementary aged children which promotes lifelong fitness. Participants often also fundraise for Operation Smile, making it possible for children just like themselves to receive new smiles and to live happier and healthier lives.
International Student Leadership Conference
July 21 – 27, 2025
College Park, Maryland
Throughout the weeklong conference, high schoolers and undergrads learn from inspiring speakers and take part in interactive workshops that equip them with skills necessary to make a direct impact in the lives of Operation Smile’s patients in their country and beyond.
Registration details coming soon.