Welcome Volunteers!
Currently, we unable to accept students/interns in our Medical/Dental Clinic.Medical/Dental Professionals who are interested in volunteering, please contact us at (209) 467-0703 or volunteer@smcares.org
Chaperones are required to actively supervise alongside minor participant(s) at all times. 1 adult may chaperone up to 5 minors.
Kitchen (16 & older with chaperone) Dining Room (All ages with chaperone)
Kitchen: Assist with filling meal containers on the line during service, and clean-up.
Volunteer Meal Service Times: Breakfast 8 am - 10 am, Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Dinner 4 pm - 6 pm.
Dining Room: Assist with serving meals and clean-up.
Laundry Room: Assist with sorting, folding/hanging clothing.
Women and Children's Shower and Clothing Center: Assist with organizing and distributing goods and clothing. After hours restocking shift: 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Men's Shower and Clothing Center: Assist with organizing and distributing goods and clothing. 7:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Facilities Maintenance: Keep our campus clean and beautiful (Mostly outdoors).
Community Relations (Remote Option): Contact local businesses to locate potential volunteers and donors.
Gardener: Help us create a beautiful and welcoming campus.
Seamstress: Mend and tailor clothing for our guests.
Interior Designer/Holiday Spirit: Offer insight and decorate our departments.
Veterinarian: Provide vaccines and care to our guests' pets.
Barber/Hair Dresser/Colorist: Provide hair cuts and/or styles for our guests.
Videographer/Photography: Capture images and or videos for our campus and services.
Resume/Cover Letter Educator: Assist our guests in formulating resumes and cover letters.
Interview Coach: Help prepare our guests to be successful interviewing.
We do not schedule volunteer opportunities on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
*DRESS CODE & PERSONAL BELONGINGS*
ATTENTION - Please do not bring any personal belongings (Purses, Backpacks, etc) We do not have a secure storage area and cannot be responsible for lost/stolen items.
GUIDELINES
Out of respect and privacy for our guests, we do not permit any forms of video, photography, evangelization and/or interviews with our guests on our campus.
PROCEDURES Follow all staff instructions, safety and hygiene procedures, and assigned tasks. Inform staff immediately if you are not comfortable with any task(s).
YOUTH & CHAPERONE POLICY Volunteers under 18 years of age (youth) must have an adult chaperone. 1 adult may chaperone up to 5 youth.
CHAPERONES MUST be actively supervising and volunteering alongside the minor(s) throughout the entire volunteer experience.
DONATIONS Removing any donations including: food, clothing, property, etc. from St. Mary's without the permission from only SMDR Directors and/or our CEO, will result in termination.
Volunteers do not receive any form of compensation for their service.
INFORM a staff member if any problems should arise. Volunteers have the right to work in an environment free from harassment. This includes unwelcome verbal and/or physical conduct that degrades or shows hostility toward a staff member, another volunteer, or a guest.
VOLUNTEER RELEASE & WAVIER OF LIABILITY
This Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) by the volunteer(s) and the St. Mary’s Community Services a nonprofit organization, located at 545 W. Sonora Street, Stockton, CA 95203. Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with Nonprofit Agency is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensations is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; that Nonprofit will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment for Volunteer, and that Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to Nonprofit Agency.
By signing below, Volunteer expresses his/her understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily and promises to partner with Nonprofit Agency throughout the duration of the volunteering partnership in perpetuity.
I have read and understand the volunteer guidelines and Volunteer Release and Wavier of Liability. If I do not comply, I understand I will be discharged from the program.
NOTE: Applications are valid for 12 months. Do not submit additional applications to schedule!
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Instruction Page if your application was successfully submitted.