Jewish Home volunteers are from all religious and ethnic backgrounds. They are students, families, working adults, retirees, Jewish Home residents, and relatives of residents.
Students interested in gaining experience in the fields of gerontology, nursing, recreational therapy, social work, physical therapy or occupational therapy can learn from our staff of highly-trained professionals and earn school credit for their time.
We offer opportunities for friends and families to volunteer together, thus increasing and enhancing that important time you spend with loved ones.
You’ll enjoy coming to our light-filled facility, with landscaped gardens, boutique, garden café, and state-of-the art equipment.
Join our team of Jewish Home volunteers!
Requirements of a Jewish Home volunteer:
- Must be 12 years of age or older
- Obtain parental consent if under the age of 17
- If over the age of 18, complete a release authorization for a criminal background check
- Serve a minimum of 40 hours
The process to become a volunteer is easy:
- Complete an application
- Meet with volunteer service staff for a personal interview
- Decide with staff on the area in which to volunteer
- Attend a new volunteer orientation
- Pass a tuberculosis (TB) screening
The benefits:
- Volunteers learn new skills, earn school credit, gain professional expertise, and make new friends
Additionally, volunteers:
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch when volunteering four hours or more on one day
- Park for free in the Home’s parking lot, or ride the Home’s free shuttle from and to BART
- Receive a complimentary annual flu shot
- Are honored at our annual volunteer recognition awards event
- Take part in our annual volunteer holiday reception
- Receive a letter of reference
