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Community Organizations/Agencies

The following agencies may be contacted directly to apply or learn more about Volunteer opportunities.

If you have further inquiries about volunteer opportunities in the community, please email your inquiry to: volunteer@sjcworknet.org

Assisted Living

Plymouth Square
1319 N. Madison
Stockton, CA 95205
Carol Carbajal
466-4341

Seeking Activity Aids

Community Based Organizations

Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA)
3830 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95202

Nim Ros - 944-1700


Noon Supervision
Noon P.E.
American Red Cross
747 N. Pershing Avenue

Stockton, CA 95203


Lisa Cruz, Volunteer Director
466-6971
Disaster Relief (local and National), Receptionist, Clerical, Special Events, File Clerks, Health and Safety Officers
American Cancer Society
207 E. Alpine
Stockton, CA 95204
Jackie Ronzone
941-2737
Variety - Will try to use talents of volunteer
Bianchi Manor Country
4951 E. Eight Mile Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
Remi Tabangcura
334-1151

Clerical and Activity Aides to answer telephones, take and transmit messages, perform daily activities with residents that have Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Must have clear TB test and clean background record. All volunteers must abide by the policies set forth by Admininstration.

Boys and Girls Club of Stockton
303 Olympic Circle
Stockton, 95205

Eric Yasui, Volunteer Coordinator
466-1264

eric.yasui@bgofstockton.com

Recreational Aide, Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Catholic Charities Services for Seniors and Caregivers
1106 N. El Dorado, Stockton, CA 95202
Bonnye Slack, Volunteer Coordinator
444-5943

Volunteers must be caring, respectful and sensitive to the feelings and needs of the elderly. In addition, volunteers must pass LiveScan fingerprinting and background checks and attend a two hour volunteer training. Committment: 2-4 hours per week.

Online Application:

http://www.nochildabuse.org/VolunteerApp.pdf
Friendly Visitor - Visit assigned seniors at least once a week. Seeking volunteers to engage in good conversation, playing board games, writing/reading letters, sharing a hobby or interests, taking a walk. Volunteers are also needed to take seniors on outings (ie: a trip to the mall for shopping and lunch) when feasible, telephone seniors on a regular basis (2-3 times per week in addition to visits), and to be alert to any special needs or problems the seniors may have and report them to the main office.
Child Abuse Prevention
540 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Tasha Woods, Volunteer Coordinator
464-4524
Child Care Aide and Clerical
Dameron Hospital Auxiliary
525 W. Acacia Street
Stockton, CA 95203
Debbie Grooms. Director of Volunteer Services
464-4524

d.grooms@dameronhospital.org
Volunteer Assignments depend on areas of interest and availability. Services include: Baby Photo, Coffee Service, Escort and Main Information Desk, Surgery Information Desk, Gift Shop, Newspaper Delivery, X-ray Transportation, Sewing Service, Flower Delivery and more.
Delta Humane Society
4590 S. Highway 99
Stockton, CA 95215
Patricia Davidson
466-0331
Grounds keeping and Fundraiser Committee
Golden Haven
2324 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206

Mary Kirby, Assistant Administrator
464-4743

mkirby43@yahoo.com

Activity Coordinators

Must have clear TB test and clean background record. All volunteers must abide by the policies set forth by Admininstration.

Policy Guide

Volunteer Form

Gospel Center Rescue Mission
455 S. San Joaquin St.
Stockton, CA 95203

Lynn Allen, Volunteer Coordinator
320-2310

info@gcrms.org

Meal Server, Clothing Room Assistant and Work Projects.

Must have valid ID and be 16 years and above. Parent/Guardian must be present when youth under 16 are volunteering.

Lodi Animal Control
1345 W. Kettleman Lane
Lodi, CA

Officer Jordan or Diane Barney
333-6741

jjordan@pd.lodi.gov

Fill out the form online: www.palslodi.org/volunteer.html

Kennel cleaning, adoption services and clerical. Volunteer duties are spending time with the animals to help socialize them, exercising the animals and help with other office duties.

Must be 14 years to volunteer and Volunteer Application must be filled out - pass background and fingerprint.

 

Lodi Memorial Hospital
975 S. Fairmont
Lodi, CA

Sarah Beasley, Volunteer Coordinator
334-3411

Lodi Memorial also has a Junior Volunteer Program for youth 14 - 18 years old.

Call to make an appointment or download, complete and mail volunteer interest form to Lodi Memorial Hospital. Volunteers usually work in four hour shifts. Volunteer interest form and volunteer standards available online at Lodi Memorial website.

 

The hospital offers volunteers the opportunity to work in a variety or areas within the hospital and beyond, including its clinics and a number of community services. Volunteers receive a comprehensive orientation/training period in specific areas of interest, including: Gift Shop, Adult Day Care, Courtesy Desk, Business Services, Central Supply, TCU Activities, Pharmacy, Medical Records, Nutrition and Food Services, Aquatic Therapy, Patient Advocate and Cardiac Care.

All new volunteers are required to complete orientation, training, health and criminal background screenings.

 

Manteca Care and Rehabilitation Center
410 Eastwood Avenue
Manteca, CA 95336
Kim Harper, Activity Director
239-1222

Prospective Volunteers should call Kim between 3 and 5 PM.

Resident Staff and Activity Aides.

Must be over 12 years old and have clear TB test. TB test can be done onsite and fee will be waived for prospective volunteers.

Mary Graham Children's Center
6861 Mary Graham Lane
French Camp, CA 95231

Helen Crane
369-1085

* Anyone working at this shelter must have a background clearance through local law enforcement and be interviewed and deemed qualified by the Shelter Director or his appointed representative.

Note: There is a cost for background clearance which the foundation will cover providing the volunteer is able to make a determined commitment. It sometimes takes six weeks to get a background clearance.

Library Aide, Maintenance, Clerical and Research.

Library Assistant: Helps to keep the books in the onsite library in order, advises the foundation when new books are needed, reads to children if necessary and decorates bulletin boards etc., during the holidays.

Research: Computer research person to research possible scholarship opportunities for foster children. Work would be coordinated with Helen Crane.

 

Micke Grove Zoo
11793 N. Micke Grove Road
Lodi, CA

Jennifer catbagan
331-2010

If you would like to apply to be a Micke Grove zoo volunteer - please return the application indicating your area of interest. Training and other requirements vary depending on the area of service. TB testing and / or fingerprinting may be required for some volunteer assignments.

Micke Grove Zoo Volunteer Application and Forms (Adobe Acrobat required)

Keeper Aide Volunteer assists animal keepers with daily care and maintenance of the collection and facilities.

Zoo Ambassadors: Our young teen volunteers (12 - 16 Years) care for the Critter Corral and assist with zoo education stations.

Micke Grove Zoo Docents are volunteer educators who assist in presenting information to zoo visitors, area students and community groups.

Zootique (gift shop) clerks provide reception and clerical support or assist with improvement projects, fundraising and special events.

San Joaquin County General Hospital
500 W. Hospital Road
French Camp, CA 95231

Lilliana Carmona, Volunteer Coordinator
468-6041

lcarmona@sjgh.org

San Joaquin General Hospital also has a Junior Volunteer Program for youth 14-17 years old.

Requirements: Must commit to six months of service and must dedicate 8 hours a month to volunteer. All volunteers are required to complete orientation, training, health and criminal background screenings.

* Theresita Program volunteers must be bilingual and have a letter of recommendation from a church.

Apply in person for an application Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 pm.
At SJGH, volunteers provide valuable services such as information desk, providing escort services, working on the nursing floors, assisting in the outpatient department, dismissing patients, working in various clerical areas, taking photos of newborn babies, working in the gift shop and "cuddling" newborns.

Volunteer opportunities also are available in the Auxiliary department, the Gift Shop, Theresita and Pastoral Programs. The Theresita and Pastoral Programs provide visitation and/or prayer to patients and their family.

St. Joseph's Medical Center
1800 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95202

Email: p1wells@chw.edu
467-6527

Note: Student volunteers are scheduled to serve at least once a week and must commit to a minimum of six months of service.

Volunteer assignments depend on areas of interest and availability. Services include: Baby Photo, Coffee Service, Escort and Main Information Desk, Surgery Information Desk, Gift Shop, Newspaper Delivery, X-ray Transportation, Sewing Service, Flower Delivery and more.

St. Joseph's Senior Services - Interfaith Caregiver Program
1800 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95202

Katherine Hamilton
461-5122
Volunteers with our Interfaith Caregiver Program provide a variety of services for seniors such as shopping, running errands, transportation and escort to appointments, respite care or yardwork and minor-house repairs. Sometimes senior needs are as simple as telephone reassurance or just friendly visiting.
St. Mary's Interfaith Dining Hall
545 W. Sonora Street
Stockton, CA 95203

Samantha Willhite
467-0703

swillhite@stmarysinterfaith.com

St. Mary's Interfaith Volunteer Application may be Downloaded from Here (Adobe Reader Required for PDF file)

If you are interested in volunteering - please call the office to make arrangements.

For volunteers under 18 years - you must have an adult present during their time on our campus. Young people under the age of 18, without a parent or guardian over the age of 18 with them will be sent home.

For all ages: Appropriate dress is required in all departments.

Note: Clinic volunteers must meet specific requirements:

1. Physical Exam
2. TB Skin test
3. Hepatitis B
4. Current License / Certification

Note: TLC volunteers may be required:

1. TLC Background Check
2. TB Skin test

Sorters, grocery clerks, clerical, customer service and intake.

Kitchen and Dining Room: Assists staff in preparing and serving lunch and preparing sack lunches. The kitchen is open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm. Assist dining room staff with daily maintenance chores: cleaning, serving hot meals from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm.

Men's Clothing and Hygiene: Assist with sorting and distributing clean and usable clothing.

Women's and Children and Hygiene: Assist with sorting and distributing clean and usable clothing.

Medical Clinic: Volunteer doctors, nurses and clerks are needed.

Dental Clinic: Volunteer Dentists, dental hygienist and clerks are needed.

Administration: Assists with website renovations.

Transitional Learning Center (TLC): Teachers aides and teaching assistants to work with students in classrooms K - 6th grade.

United Cerebral Palsy Association
333 W. Ben Holt Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
Theresa Renburg
751-3006
Clerical, Special Events and Program Screening

Food Banks

Emergency Food Bank
7 W. Scotts Street
Stockton, CA 95203

Fred Minor or Gary Pierce
464-7369

http://www.stocktonfoodbank.org

Sorters, grocery clerks, drivers, clerical, customer service and intake.
Second Harvest
704 E. Industrial Park Drive
Manteca, CA 95337

Sherry Stevens
239-2091

prengh@secondharvest.org

Your efforts really make a difference in our fight against hunger.

Requirements: Must be over 18 years old and have no previous medical related injuries.

We need volunteers like you to to help sort, package and distribute food to those most at risk of going hungry here in the San Joaquin Valley.

We are flexible about the times and commitment levels; volunteer as much or as little as you like. We welcome religious organizations, schools, sevice clubs, fraternities and sororities, families and individuals.

We also need on-call volunteers in these areas:

Handyman, Electician and Class A/B drivers for local runs.

 


For information on including your agency on this page, please send an email to:


volunteer@sjcworknet.org