HOW TO APPLY

Most volunteer applications will be processed on a semester calendar (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Volunteers will be on-boarded in cohorts by semester. If you are a high need volunteer (MD, DO, DPM, LCSW, LPC, Psychologist, DDS, and DMD). Depending on your specialty, you may be on-boarded as soon as possible.

For a full list of volunteer opportunities & requirements by role, click here.

For a full list of San Jose’s affiliations click Partners and Affiliates.

Please complete volunteer application here.

application deadlines:

Urgent Need Clinical Volunteers

Fort Bend Location:
- Gynecology
- Dermatology
- Podiatry
- Primary Care

Midtown Location:
- Rheumatology
- ENT
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry (bilingual preferred)
- Pharmacists & Pharmacy Techs
- DDS, DMD, RDH, RDA

Applications will be processed within 3-4 weeks of receipt, depending on your specialty and the need.

Clinical Volunteers

RN, PA, PA-C, RT, OD, NP, FNP, PA, PT, DPT, PTA, CMA, EMT, RDMS, RDA, RDH, RPh, CPhT
Summer 2024 Cohort:
- Priority Deadline: March 17, 2024
- Estimated Start Date: Early to mid-June

Non-Clinical Volunteers

Administrative, MSW, Medical Interpreters
Summer 2024 Cohort:
- Priority Deadline: March 17, 2024
- Estimated Start Date: Early to mid-June

For detailed instructions on how to complete the Volunteer Hub application please email Volunteer Program Manager at Volunteering@sanjoseclinic.org

application process overview

Apply by the deadline corresponding to the semester in which you would like to start volunteering.
Upcoming applications deadlines:
• Summer 2024 Cohort: March 17, 2024 (start date: early to mid-June)
• Fall 2024 Cohort: June 16, 2024 (start date: early to mid-September)
• Spring 2025 Cohort: September 15, 2025 (start date: early to mid-January)
SJC departments will review applications to determine if applicants are a good fit. Please note: some departments may reach out for an interview and a meet and greet/tour.
If your application has been accepted, SJC’s Volunteer Program Manager will reach out to you for additional documentation (background check, forms, references, etc.).
• If you’re a medical provider, SJC administrators will begin the initial Credentialing & Privileging process. This process takes about 4-6 weeks. We will also need to submit an FTCA malpractice application on your behalf, which may require additional time to process.
Complete a general orientation, HIPAA/OSHA training, and EMR training (medical providers only). These can all be done online at your own pace.
Attend in-person training with your relevant department.
Begin volunteering!

Volunteer FAQ