Volunteering with Hospice of San Joaquin

Volunteers are an integral part of our team! We prepare volunteers to confidently support our team, community, patients and families.

Volunteer Orientation

We have reached capacity for volunteer training and placements currently. Orientation is offered based on available opportunities and program needs. You may sign up below to be contacted about future trainings.

 

Age Requirements:

Ages 18+ Eligible to volunteer - 6-month minimum commitment

Ages 21+ Eligible to work with patients -  1-year minimum commitment

 

Orientation:  Topics covered include but are not limited to: History and Philosophy of Hospice of San Joaquin, Death & Dying issues, Grief and Loss, Understanding Terminal Illness, Death & Dying issues, Grief and Loss, Communication and Boundaries, and Family Dynamics.

Community Service Hours/Work: If you need hours for school, court, or any other reason, please note that opportunities are very limited and are not guaranteed monthly. Please contact Georgie Nguyen at gnguyen@hospicesj.org

 

Volunteer Interest Sign Up 

Volunteer Opportunities

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Certified Pet Therapy

Our certified pet therapy animals offer comfort and provide an uplifting experience for our patients, families, and community. 

Hospice of San Joaquin does not provide or cover Pet Therapy Certification.

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Community Fairs and Outreach

Represent Hospice of San Joaquin by providing general information about our programs and services, distributing resources such as grief support schedules, event information to the community.

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Fundraiser 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.

Become a Butterfly

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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 include companionship, emotional support, practical support, and respite care.

Minimum 1 Year Commitment 

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Veterans-To-Veteran Program

Veteran volunteers are paired with a patient who is a veteran for companionship. Similar backgrounds and shared experiences allow for deeper connections. Volunteers also lead veteran pinning ceremonies to recoginize our veterans for their service.

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Bereavement

Bereavement volunteers assist with grief support programs including Camp Caterpillar and other free services for our community.