Special Skills Volunteer Program

JOIN THE PROGRAM

We enroll Special Skills Volunteers on an ongoing basis.  You are welcome to apply at any time.  To become a Special Skills Volunteer, complete our application and submit it with a cover letter and resume to Roy Remer, Guest House Volunteer Manager (roy@zenhospice.org).  Click on the button below to dowload a PDF application. We will email you a confirmation that we received your application.  For selected applicants we then schedule in-person interviews.

Special Skills Volunteers participate in an orientation specific to the site where they will serve. In some cases, additional training will be required. You will be encouraged to participate in our public education programs to learn more about our particular approach to service and end-of-life care.

Requirements of Participation:
Potential Special Skill Volunteers are individuals who can commit to the following:
- Three to six months of service.
- Submitting to a criminal background check, and TB test if required by state law.

For more information:
- View our Frequently Asked Questions.
- Contact Roy Remer, Guest House Volunteer Manager, for more information.

Special Skills Application

DESCRIPTION

There are many ways individuals can help create a caring environment and actively assist us in fulfilling our mission. Special Skills Volunteers provide a variety of services that are essential to the day-to-day functioning of Zen Hospice Project. Even if you do not feel you have a particular skill to offer please contact us.  Many people bring their gifts of time, skill, creativity and kindness to our community.  It is quite likely we can assign you to a weekly project. Your intention and availability to serve are the primary prerequisites.

Special Skills Volunteers serve at two San Francisco locations:
- At our Administrative Office, we need help with data entry, fundraising mailings, filing, copy editing, IT support, and the like. 
- At the Guest House, we primarily need help with kitchen support for food production and meal service and maintenance/repairs.  Occasionally have need for massage therapists, grocery shopping, and flower arranging.

The Special Skills Volunteer program is well-suited to people who want to volunteer in hospice but need some flexibility or are unable to make the considerable time commitment to our Volunteer Caregiver Program.

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