Connecting Hearts to Causes Across Greater Sacramento
Every community has needs that can only be met by people who show up. Joining Hands Foundation matches passionate volunteers with impactful programs in disaster response, youth education, senior companionship, environmental restoration, and food security. Since 2009, our network of over 4,200 trained volunteers has delivered more than 380,000 hours of direct community service to Sacramento County families and neighborhoods.
Fall Volunteer Orientation
Join us for our monthly orientation session where new volunteers learn about our six core programs, complete onboarding paperwork, and meet program coordinators. Refreshments provided. Family members welcome. Background check processing begins at orientation.
- ✓ Saturday, November 2nd, 2026
- ✓ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- ✓ River Park Community Center
- ✓ No prior experience needed
Numbers That Tell Our Story
Every statistic represents a real person served, a community strengthened, and a volunteer who chose to show up when it mattered most.
Find Where You Belong
Whether you have two hours or twenty, there is a program that matches your passion, schedule, and skill set. Every role matters.
Disaster Response Corps
Rapid deployment teams coordinating emergency shelter, supply distribution, and community recovery. Partnered with FEMA, Red Cross, and Sacramento County OES. Includes certified CERT training for all members.
Learn More →Youth Tutoring & Mentorship
One-on-one and small group academic support for K-12 students in underserved neighborhoods. Covers reading comprehension, STEM homework, college prep, and life skills at 14 partner schools and community centers across the county.
Learn More →Senior Companion Program
Weekly visits to homebound and assisted-living seniors providing social engagement, shared meals, reading sessions, technology assistance, and medical appointment accompaniment. Sensitivity training and background check included.
Learn More →Hear From Our Community
“I started as a weekend food bank volunteer and eventually became a crew leader for our disaster response program. The training JHF provides is genuinely professional-grade, and knowing that my CERT certification came through their partnership with Sacramento County OES gives me real confidence during deployments. This organization changed how I think about community.”
“My daughter and I volunteer together in the Senior Companion Program every Saturday morning. She reads aloud while I help Mrs. Nakamura with her tablet. Watching my eleven-year-old learn patience and empathy through direct service has been one of the most rewarding parenting experiences of my life. The orientation process was thorough and made us both feel prepared.”
“As a retired high school biology teacher, the Youth Tutoring program gave me a way to keep doing what I love without the burnout of full-time teaching. I meet with three students each week at the Meadowview Community Center. Two of my first mentees are now in college. JHF handles all the logistics so I can just focus on the kids.”
See What Your Time Can Accomplish
Enter the number of volunteer hours you can give each month, and we will estimate your annual community impact based on our program averages from the past three years.
Estimates based on JHF program averages from 2023–2025. Actual impact varies by program assignment, seasonal demand, and volunteer role. All figures represent direct community outcomes attributable to individual volunteer contributions.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you can spare two hours a month or twenty, there is a place for you at Joining Hands Foundation. Every volunteer orientation is free, and no prior experience is needed.