Volunteer Service

SJGH Volunteer Services provides individuals with rewarding experiences and the possibility of expanding your skill set. Volunteering is a beneficial way to give back to the community.

Areas available for volunteers include the following:

  • Gift Shop
  • Baby Cuddler (Must be 18 or older, requires additional training)
  • Assorted Clerical Duties
  • Pastoral Care

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at (209) 468-6041 for an Application Packet.



SJGH Auxiliary

Our Mission is to provide support to patients, visitors and hospital staff by caring and sharing our time, talents and resources.

The San Joaquin General Hospital Auxiliary, established in 1980, provides a variety of volunteer services to the hospital.

Auxiliary fundraises monies in a number of ways through gift shop sales, state of the art canteen vending machines sales, community vendor sales these and many more benefit patients at San Joaquin General Hospital.

There are many individuals who dedicated thousands of hours volunteering their time at San Joaquin General Hospital since its conception.

We’re committed to making a difference and so can you!

Good Reasons

To Volunteer at SJGH

  • If you want to be happy, make others happy
  • You meet and work with very nice people
  • You make a positive difference in others’ lives
  • You keep up your skills
  • You earn the respect of colleagues
  • You have a good reason to get up each day
  • You are part of the big picture - You Belong
  • You don’t have time to think of your own troubles when helping others
  • You are giving back to your community
  • You may find volunteering good for your health*

*Studies reveal that seniors who volunteer 15 hours a week have less anxiety and depression and a stronger will to live.