Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers demonstrate the heart of Eskaton as they nurture friendships and encourage well-being.

“I really enjoy being a volunteer and the feeling I get from being here. The growing connections I make with the people here make me leave feeling happy and excited to return.” – Claire, College Student Volunteer

Listen to some of the wonderful volunteer opportunities available at Eskaton.

Opportunities include:

• One-on-One Companionship: Our companionship service includes encouraging, listening, reminiscing, hand massaging, and reading.
• Group Activities: We organize group activities such as cards, bingo, dominos, outings, trivia, sing-a-longs, and exercise circles.
• Musical Entertainment: We offer musical entertainment for individuals and groups, including voice, piano, guitar, and dance performances.
• Artistic Expression: Our services include painting, ceramics, drawing, sculpting, and needlework, allowing our residents to express themselves artistically.
• Special Events: Our team takes care of everything from preparation to set-up, hosting, and clean-up to ensure that our residents can enjoy special events.
• Pet Therapy: We believe that pets can make a difference in the lives of our residents and offer pet therapy services.
• Wheelchair Chauffeurs: We assist residents with mobility to and from activities, providing wheelchair chauffeur services.
• Nature Walk Escorts: Our team accompanies residents outdoors to enjoy fresh air and sunshine, providing nature walk escorts.
• Spiritual Support: We offer group studies, one-on-one visits for prayer, and encouragement, providing spiritual support.
• Teach a Class or Facilitate a Support Group: Our residents can benefit from your skills or area of expertise, and you can share them by teaching a class or facilitating a support group.
• Office Support: We need help with general office duties such as sorting, filing, and preparing bulk mailers.
• Technology Experts: We need assistance in assisting residents with Skype, Facebook, iPad, Alexa, and computer apps

Volunteer Applications & Requirements:

• Please submit a volunteer application or submit a group volunteer application.
• Volunteer applicants are required to attend a virtual orientation hosted by Eskaton before beginning their volunteer service. 
• Those who are 14 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

To learn about volunteer and internship opportunities at Eskaton, contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator at 916-334-0810. 

For additional information on volunteering at Eskaton, view our Eskaton Volunteer Handbook.
 

Internships

Interns play a vital role at Eskaton by making a positive impact on the lives of seniors. In this video, you can see how one Gerontology intern named Giovanna has utilized her skills to implement a senior project that brings technology to seniors with the help of high school students. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors, you too can join over 300 college students who have been hosted by many departments throughout Eskaton to gain hands-on experience and make a real difference in the lives of seniors.