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545 W. Sonora Street
Stockton, CA 95203
phone: (209) 467-0703
fax: (209) 467-7795

Individual Volunteer Application

Do you need to complete service hours for: court, school, church, etc.? If so, you MUST enroll into our Community Service (CS) Program in person. Volunteer hours are not tracked. Do not submit a Volunteer Form if you need your hours signed off.

  • Please return to the volunteer page and select the Medical and Dental Volunteer Application tab.

    • Volunteerism


  • 1. Men or Women and Children's Hygiene Center: Assist with sorting, organizing and distributing hygiene goods and clothing to the guests.
    2. Guest Enrichment Senior Center: Assist with setting up and hosting activities and snacks for our senior guests.
    3. Social Services: Assist with front office reception and clerical tasks. Potential case management opportunities.
    4. Donation Warehouse: Greet and assist in-kind donors, sort and distribute in-kind donations.
    5. Facilities Maintenance: Assist with campus grounds keeping.
    6. Laundry Room: Assist with sorting, folding and hanging clothing.

    • When are you available to volunteer? (Please mark all that apply)

    • In Case of Emergency Contact

  • 1. Long pants (No legs showing).
    2. Sleeved shirt (T‐shirts are OK (No tank‐tops).
    3. Closed toe shoes (Tennis shoes are ok, no sandals or high heels).
    4. Aprons, hairnets and gloves will be provided.
    5. A baseball cap can be worn in place of our hairnets.
    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.
  • St. Mary’s Dining Room strives to make the volunteer experience a positive one for all who generously donate their time to our agency’s mission. In our efforts to maintain this level of care it is important to have general safety guidelines for the well-being of all who volunteer.

    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 Please 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. One adult may chaperone up to 5 youth. • Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age to volunteer in the kitchen area. Youth under the age of 16 are welcome to volunteer in our dining room. • Chaperones MUST be actively supervising and volunteering alongside the minor(s) throughout the entire volunteer experience.
    DONATIONS Do not remove and/or consume any property or donations from St. Mary's Dining Room without the permission from SMDR staff.
    Please inform a member of staff 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.
  • My signature below acknowledges my understanding that I and/or my party, may be photographed or captured in video recordings during my volunteer experience. I hereby authorize St. Mary’s Dining Room to publish any photography/video taken of me/my party for use in St. Mary’s Dining Room’s publications or other media material produced including, but not limited to: brochures, television, websites, social media and/or other marketing materials. It is understood that my participation in any publication, websites, or other media produced by St. Mary’s Dining Room, and/or an entity acting with their permission, confers upon me no rights of compensation or ownership whatsoever.
 

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Minor Volunteer Policy Volunteer Instructions Individual Volunteer Application Group Volunteer Application Medical and Dental Volunteer Applications