Volunteering with Hospice of San Joaquin
Hospice of San Joaquin offers rewarding experiences for individuals seeking ways to give of themselves and reach out to the community. Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice team. At Hospice of San Joaquin, you have the chance to find your perfect fit with a variety of opportunities
Volunteer Training
2025 Volunteer Orientation Dates
Summer 2025 - TBD
Volunteer training classes are offered at least twice a year, depending on demand. We encourage volunteers to attend the upcoming training so they may begin once we receive all required documents. Our training program teaches our volunteers how to work with terminally ill patients, provide support to the patient’s family and to be familiar with the signs of oncoming illness or death.
Topics covered include, but are not limited to History & Philosophy of Hospice, History of Hospice of San Joaquin, Understanding Terminal Illness, Death & Dying issues, Grief & Loss, Communication and Listening skills, Pain Management and Family Dynamics.
Additionally, we provide monthly education meetings for our volunteers. These meetings are designed as a forum to share experiences and foster personal growth.
Please request a Volunteer Application (below), and you will receive our form via email.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Must be 21 and older to work with patients.
Event Volunteers: Orientation is not required for event volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Georgie Nguyen at (209) 957-3888 or gnguyen@hospicesj.org
Request a Volunteer Application
or
Call (209) 957-3888 to get involved
General Volunteer Opportunities
Group Projects
Choose from projects including mailings, creating gift baskets, organizing holiday packages for patient families and much more.
Administrative/Office
Support our administrative staff with your unique background and skill sets. Opportunities are available in all departments.
Events
Help make the magic happen. Provide support for a variety of events supporting Hospice of San Joaquin including, Butterfly Auxiliary events, Tree of Lights, fairs, information booths and outside events held to support Hospice of San Joaquin.
Pet Therapy
Our certified pet therapy animals offer comfort and provide an uplifting experience for our patients and families. Pet therapy teams are enjoyed by our patients in the Hospice House, facilities and in the community. They are also frequently seen at grief support groups and special events.
Community Fairs and Events
Represent Hospice of San Joaquin by providing general information about our programs and services, distributing resources such as grief support schedules, event information and freebies to the community.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice team. At Hospice of San Joaquin, you have the chance to find your perfect fit with a variety of opportunities.
Direct Patient Volunteer Opportunities
All direct patient volunteers are required to attend our volunteer training in its entirety prior to working with our patients.
*Further department specific training may apply.
Family Care Team
Offer your loving heart and listening ears and meet the special needs of our hospice patients and their families. Some of the special needs of the family and patient include companionship, emotional support, practical support, and respite care.
Veterans Program
Veteran volunteers are paired with a patient who is a veteran or has a military background. Similar backgrounds and shared experiences allow for deeper connections between the patient and volunteer. The Veteran to Veteran Program is a great way for our veteran volunteers to connect with their veteran patients.
Bereavement
Support members of our community after the death of a loved one. Bereavement volunteers have the opportunity to reach out to the community via follow-up phone calls or by acting as a facilitator for support groups, under the supervision of the Bereavement Supervisor.
Music Therapy
Help bring joy and peace to our patients with music. There are various opportunities to share your music, including volunteering at Camp Caterpillar or playing for patients in the Hospice House.
Transitions
Make life a little easier for individuals facing advancing chronic or life-limiting illness. Offer practical assistance, support and information to patients and families in the community navigating the physical, emotional and social challenges often occurring with serious illness. (Similar to Family Care Team)
Hospice House
Support the Hospice House, a six-bed residential facility at our Stockton campus. Volunteers have a variety of ways they can help improve the resident’s quality of life. There are many options from basic house cleaning to patient and family companionship.
Every Life Matters
Provide company and comfort to patients who may not have any family with them in the final hours of life. Volunteers keep a vigil to ensure no one dies alone.
End-of-Life Doula
An End-of-Life is a trained nonmedical professional that serves as a mentor to patients and caregivers regarding end-of-life concerns. The doula's objective is to help patients and caregivers feel “Powerful, Prepared, and Peaceful” during this difficult time.
Calendar
Check our calendar for all the info on upcoming events and programs from Hospice of San Joaquin.
