Conscious Touch Teams Volunteer Training
YOU’RE INVITED
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— Prepare for in-person training.
— Begin our understanding of somatic touch.
— Learn about Conscious Touch Teams.
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— Hands-on training for new volunteers.
— Skill sharpening for current volunteers.
— Free lunch provided.
Directions to San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living:
302 Silver Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122
Accessible by BART to Glen Park and MUNI bus #44 or #52.
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Why your time matters…
— Loneliness is a public health crisis that affects mood, memory, mobility, and overall well-being. Simple, consistent human connection can reduce feelings of aloneness, boost mental and physical health, and restore a sense of belonging.
— Volunteers provide more than visits; you create relationships that help people stay engaged with their community.
What you’ll learn…
— Practical communication skills: active listening, empathy in conversation, and adapting to cognitive or sensory changes.
— Safe, respectful approaches: boundaries, confidentiality, and trauma-aware interactions.
— Self-care and sustainability: preventing volunteer burnout and keeping connections strong over time.
Who should sign up…
— Anyone who wants to make a direct, positive impact. No prior experience required.
— People who enjoy quiet connection and can commit to regular visits.
— Students, retirees, professionals seeking purposeful volunteer hours, or anyone else!
Sign up now – spaces are limited to ensure quality experiences and adequate support. Reserve your spot in the next training cohort and take the first step toward touching a life, and your own.
Join our volunteer training and become part of our team, bringing connection, consent-based touch, and dignity to older adults in your community.
Promoting Dignity Through Meaningful Human Touch
Conscious Touch Teams trains volunteers to provide comforting, supportive touch to long-term care residents and those near the end of life in the San Francisco Bay Area.
What is Conscious Touch Teams?
Watch this video to understand what we do and and how we make it happen.
The Conscious Touch Experience
“You’re really providing us a venue of communication that touches
a person’s soul and viability. [Conscious Touch] helps me diminish the feelings of loneliness.”
— Richard, Recipient
“After each visit, residents are more relaxed, in better spirits, and comforted. They often ask when the team will be visiting again and genuinely look forward to their time together. More and more residents are showing interest each week, and our list continues to grow.”
— Kristina, Partner Facility Staff