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Special Volunteer Programs

These programs add the extra dimension of sensitivity, support, friendliness and service that ease and brighten a patient's hospital stay or clinic visit.

Read UC Davis Health volunteer requirements

  • Chaplain Services

    Volunteer chaplains at UC Davis Health provide essential, spiritual, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.  These dedicated individuals offer compassion and support to many patients who are going through major life changes. 

    Chaplain Services Registration

  • Hospice

    Hospice care involves support for patients and families who are going through the end-of-life transition process. Hospice volunteers are instrumental in providing needed support during this crucial time.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Call the Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 916-734-2458 to be added to the waiting list for this opportunity.  Please do not complete the hospice volunteer registration unless you have been accepted from the waiting list.

    Hospice Volunteer RegistrationVisit the Hospice Volunteer page

  • Canine CARE Program

    The Canine CARE Program is designed to brighten a patient's hospital stay. The program provides designated patients with a special visit from a friendly dog and volunteer. The program accepts volunteer applications from dedicated individuals whose dogs have the proper temperament and personality to perform visits with patients in a medical setting.

    To volunteer in the Canine CARE Program, a commitment of two visits per month for a period of one year is required. Part of the application process before entering the program includes screening of the dog by an animal behaviorist, owner attending a volunteer orientation, lab tests for the dog, and health clearance for the owner.

    If you are interested in the Canine Care Program, please contact the program coordinator, Katie Lorain
    Email: klorain@ucdavis.edu  

    Canine Care Registration

  • No One Dies Alone (NODA)

    UC Davis Health’s No One Dies Alone (NODA) program allows volunteers to be a part of a support team that provides a reassuring presence to dying patients who would otherwise be alone.  Through this program, we can provide a compassionate presence to all our patients.

    NOTE: Prior to filling out a volunteer application for this program, please reach out to the NODA volunteer coordinator, Neelam Chandra.
    Phone: 916-734-4632
    Email: hs-noda@ucdavis.edu

    NODA Volunteer RegistrationLearn more about NODA

  • VolunTeen Program

    Our VolunTeen Program is designed for high school students between the ages of 16 to 18 that are wanting to give back or gain experience in a healthcare setting. By volunteering at UC Davis Health, students have the opportunity to learn valuable job skills, observe treatments, and interact with staff, all while making a difference.

    For more information, regarding our VolunTeen Program, contact our office.
    Phone: 916-734-2401
    Email: hs-volunteer.services@ucdavis.edu