Samaritan House Needs More Heroes . . . Explore the possibilities!
Samaritan House could not operate without the unwavering dedication and energy of our volunteers. With so many programs, Samaritan House has a wide variety of rewarding opportunities for volunteers.
| Administration Volunteer |
| Perform various clerical duties, answer the telephone, perform data entry, assist with mailings, and special projects, as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to sit at a desk for periods of time; speak and understand English. Computer skills very helpful! |
| Commitment: |
1 or more shifts per week
(9 a.m.-1 pm or 1-5 p.m.) |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd, 3rd Floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Sheila Sandow |
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| Clinic Translator |
| Accompany patients to exam room; act as translator between medical professionals and patients. |
| Requirements: |
Must be fluent in Spanish and English; respectful and welcoming of clients; protective of client’s privacy |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Gracie Medina (Redwood City Clinic)
Pat Brogan (San Mateo Clinic) |
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| Client Services Reception Volunteer |
| Answer phones, greet visitors, and assist staff with data entry and other clerical duties. |
| Requirements: |
18+ years of age; responsible, respectful and welcoming of clients; protective of clients’ privacy; ability to sit for periods of time; basic word-processing and data-entry skills; able to understand/speak English
(Spanish language skills an asset) |
| Commitment: |
1 shift/wk (am or pm); 3 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., 2nd Floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Laura Bent |
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| Clinic Clerical Volunteer |
| Perform computer data entry (MS Word/Excel); may do projects, like create new case folders and special projects, as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to sit at a desk for periods of time; computer, word processing skills; protective of client’s privacy |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Gracie Medina (Redwood City)
Pat Brogan (San Mateo) |
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| Clinic Reception Volunteer |
| Relieve staff receptionist; answer phone, greet clients and special projects, as needed. Spanish not required, but helpful. |
| Requirements: |
Must be respectful, attentive and welcoming of clients; protective of clients' privacy |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 3 months |
| Location: |
19 W. 39th Avenue, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Pat Brogan |
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| Redwood City Clinic Library Volunteer |
| Acquire, sort and stock health-related documents for distribution to patients; internet research for new materials and resources and special projects, as needed. Assist clients in finding needed materials. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to speak and read English; Spanish helpful |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
114-5th Avenue, Redwood City |
| Supervisor: |
Gracie Medina / Elise Stone |
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| Development Volunteer |
| Assist with mailing of invitations, solicitation and acknowledgement letters; some data entry, phone work. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to sit at a desk for periods of time; manual dexterity; respect donor privacy |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 3 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., 3rd Floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Susan Kavet |
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| Food Pantry Volunteer |
| Unload, sort and stock donated food items; pack individual bags of grocery items for distribution to clients; greet clients and fill voucher orders. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to move and lift up to 20 pounds; respectful and welcoming of clients; protective of clients’ privacy |
| Commitment: |
1 shift per week; 3 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., SM |
| Supervisor: |
Ruby Kaho) |
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| Finance Volunteer |
| Finance Volunteer |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to sit at a desk for periods of time; attention to detail |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., 3rd Floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Jolie Bou |
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| Kitchen Volunteer |
| Assist with food preparation; sort, peel, cut vegetables; make sandwiches; various tasks, as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to sit and stand for periods of time; use kitchen utensils (knives, paring tools, etc.) |
| Commitment: |
1 morning shift / week; 3 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., SM |
| Supervisor: |
Ruby Kaho |
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| Dining Room Volunteer |
| Set up and serve food to clients; package meals to be delivered; clean up. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to sit and stand for periods of time; be respectful and welcoming of clients;
be protective of client’s privacy |
| Commitment: |
1 shift per week; 6 months |
| Location: |
Westside Church of Christ
603 Monte Diablo Avenue, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Mario Cousenes |
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| Kitchen Assistant: Saturdays |
| Assist Samaritan House staff person with receipt and preparation of food donations; peel, cut vegetables and other food items; wrap bread, etc. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to stand and move for period of 3 hours; must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent |
| Commitment: |
2 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., First Floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Samaritan House Kitchen Staff |
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| Bread Basket Volunteer |
| Drive to various stores/vendors to pick up food donations; deliver donations to Kitchen/Food Pantry for distribution. |
| Requirements: |
Must be 18 years old; licensed, insured driver; sign a liability waiver form; drive own vehicle |
| Commitment: |
1 morning pick-up shift per week; 6 months |
| Location: |
Various |
| Supervisor: |
Peggy Myers |
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| Mobile Meals Volunteer |
| Pick up prepared meals at Kitchen and deliver to list of designated individuals. |
| Requirements: |
Must be 18 years old; sign a liability waiver form; be licensed, insured driver; drive own vehicle |
| Commitment: |
1 late afternoon shift per week; 6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., SM to various |
| Supervisor: |
Ruby Kaho |
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| Safe Harbor Dinner Service Volunteer |
| Set up and serve dinner to shelter residents; clean up after dinner. |
| Requirements: |
Must be respectful and welcoming of clients; protective of clients’ privacy; must be at least 18 years old. |
| Commitment: |
1 late afternoon shift per week; 6 months |
| Location: |
295 N. Access Road, So. SF |
| Supervisor: |
Tracey Smith |
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| Volunteer Nurse |
| Assist in providing medical care for clients / patients by appointment in Redwood City or San Mateo Clinic. |
| Requirements: |
Must be an RN with a current California license |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per mo.; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Gracie Medina (Redwood City)
Pat Brogan (San Mateo) |
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| Safe Harbor Reception Assistant |
| Perform a variety of administrative tasks at Samaritan House's Safe Harbor homeless shelter in South San Francisco. Answer phones, greet visitors, assist staff with data entry and other clerical duties. |
| Requirements: |
Must be over 18 years of age; Responsible, respectful and welcoming to clients; Protective of residents' privacy; Ability to sit for periods of time; Understand/speak English; Basic word processing and data- entry skills. |
| Commitment: |
1 shift/week – am or pm
(some flexibility regarding time) |
| Location: |
Safe Harbor, So. San Francisco |
| Supervisor: |
Tracey Smith (or designee) |
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| Volunteer Medical Assistant |
| Take patient vital signs, prepare exam rooms, escort patients and assist providers as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be a currently certified Medical Assistant |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 3 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Gracie Medina (Redwood City)
Pat Brogan (San Mateo) |
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| Volunteer Physician |
| Arrange own schedule; provide medical care for clients / patients of Samaritan House by appointment in Redwood City or San Mateo Clinic; prescribe medication; make referrals to specialists as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be a Medical Doctor with current license to practice in the USA |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Jason Wong, MD (Redwood City)
Stuart Viess, MD (San Mateo) |
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| Volunteer Dental Hygienist |
| Provide dental hygiene care for clients / patients of Samaritan House by appointment in Redwood City or San Mateo Clinic |
| Requirements: |
Must be a certified Dental Hygienist |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per mo.; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Dick Gregory, DDS |
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| Volunteer Dentist |
| Arrange own schedule and decide level of care; provide dental care for clients/patients of Samaritan House by appointment in Redwood City or San Mateo Clinic; make referrals to specialists as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be a Doctor of Dentistry with current license to practice in the USA |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per month; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Dick Gregory, DDS |
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| Volunteer Dental Assistant |
| Prepare supplies and equipment; provide chair-side assistance to Dentist. |
| Requirements: |
Current license as Dental Assistant; X-ray certification |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per mo.; 6 months |
| Location: |
Redwood City: 114-5th Avenue OR
San Mateo: 19 W. 39th Avenue |
| Supervisor: |
Dick Gregory, DDS |
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English as a Second Language Teacher/Assistant
(Worker Resource Center) |
| Teaching basics of English to non-English speakers or providing conversational practice to intermediate learners. |
| Requirements: |
Must speak, read and write English; must be comfortable in a predominantly male environment. |
| Commitment: |
1 to 2 shifts per week; 3 months |
| Location: |
Worker Resource Center
400 East 5th Avenue, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Carlos Romero |
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English as a Second Language Teacher
(Client Services) |
| Teach basics of English to non-English speakers. |
| Requirements: |
Must speak, read and write English |
| Commitment: |
1 class per week; 3-6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., SM |
| Supervisor: |
Laura Bent |
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Beginning Spanish Literacy Teacher
(Worker Resource Center) |
| Teach basics of Spanish reading and writing to Spanish speakers |
| Requirements: |
Must speak, read and write Spanish |
| Commitment: |
1 class per week; 3 months |
| Location: |
Worker Resource Center
400 East 5th Avenue, SM |
| Supervisor: |
Carlos Romero |
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Beginning Spanish Literacy Teacher
(Client Services) |
| Teach basics of Spanish reading and writing to Spanish speakers |
| Requirements: |
Must speak, read and write Spanish |
| Commitment: |
1 class per week; 3-6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., SM |
| Supervisor: |
Laura Bent |
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| Kids Closet Sorting Volunteer |
| Sort donated children’s clothing by gender and size; place on shelves or hangers; periodically restock items in store. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to stand and move for period of 2-3 hours; must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per mo.; 6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., 2nd Floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
The Lead Volunteer |
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| Kids Closet Shop Volunteer |
| Greet Client shoppers; collect vouchers and assist clients with shopping; maintain record of each voucher and the number of items acquired; bag items for client; maintain order of work area and clothing on racks; restock clothing as needed. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to stand and move for period of 2-3 hours; must be at least 18 years old |
| Commitment: |
2 to 4 shifts per mo.; 6 months |
| Location: |
4031 Pacific Blvd., 1st floor, SM |
| Supervisor: |
The Lead Volunteer |
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| Kids Closet Scheduling Volunteer |
| Contact Kids Closet volunteers by email and telephone to fill shifts in the stock room and shop; post schedule, maintain changes; and update Director of Volunteers and Lead Volunteers. |
| Requirements: |
Must be able to use email and online calendar for scheduling |
| Commitment: |
3-5 hours per week; 6 months |
| Location: |
Can work from home |
| Supervisor: |
The Lead Volunteer |
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| Holiday Program Volunteer |
| Assist with the scheduling of holiday volunteers; collect, sort and distribute toy and food donations; deliver to homebound individuals and families; prepare and serve Thanksgiving meal; decorate holiday cards & grocery bags (children). |
| Requirements: |
Age and ability vary by task |
| Commitment: |
All Holiday Program activities take place mid-October thru December |
| Location: |
Various |
| Supervisor: |
Various |
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| Samaritan House Courier |
| Pick up / drop off documents and supplies between Samaritan House’s various program locations – Safe Harbor Shelter in South San Francisco; Administrative Office, Client Services Office, Kitchen / Food Pantry, Kids Closet, San Mateo Clinic in San Mateo; and Redwood City Clinic. A convenient number and combination of sites can be arranged. |
| Requirements: |
Age 18 and over. Your own car with current insurance |
| Commitment: |
One morning per week;
M, W or F |
| Location: |
Various Samaritan House offices in San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Redwood City |
| Supervisor: |
Michele Canning |
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