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Volunteer
Volunteering at Methodist Hospital
Offering a helping hand, sharing a joke or exchanging a smile are all everyday activities for a volunteer at Methodist Hospital.
There are many different ways to help out at Methodist Hospital. From working at the Gift Shoppe to helping patients relax with hand massages, you can help make someone’s day a little brighter. You’ll even develop new skills along the way.
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Why do I volunteer? I guess I like seeing the direct impact I have on my community and being a part of something bigger than myself.
Become a volunteer
Joining our team of volunteers is simple. To volunteer, you must meet our volunteer requirements:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Be able to commit to a minimum of 100 hours a year
Our team will read over your application and contact you in 2-3 weeks. We’ll let you know what the next steps are when we talk to you. This might be a phone or in-person interview, reference check, health screening or background check.
Once you’re approved to volunteer, we’ll make sure you get the training needed to feel comfortable with your role.
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to promise a volunteer role to every person who applies.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact
I became hooked on volunteering when I first walked into the friendly Volunteer Services office. My life has been enriched because of this opportunity.
Benefits of volunteering
Our volunteers enjoy a number of perks for helping us out. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy as a volunteer include:
- Free parking at Methodist Hospital while volunteering
- Free Health Assessment and Flu Shots Offered
- Recognition events
- Discounts to the Optical Store, Gift Shoppe and more
Volunteer opportunities
We have many different volunteer activities. You’ll be able to find a role that interests you and fits your skills. Opportunities include:
- Aide to families and visitors
- Aide to nursing staff
- Patient support
- Discharge Escorts
- Rehabilitation Aides
- Gift Shoppe
- Administrative support
- Special projects and events
- Information desk attendant
- Instrumental musicians
We accept summer applications April 1 to April 30.
After we have received your application, you will complete an interview, health assessment and background check. All of these steps must be done before June 1st. If you do not complete these steps before June 1, you will not be able to volunteer in the summer program. To apply,
Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
- The summer program runs from May/June-August. We will work with you to find a schedule that fits your and our patients’ needs. If you will be gone for more than two weeks during the summer, we will not be able to place you, and ask that you please not apply.
- Your health assessment will take place at Methodist Hospital. Typically, you can expect to complete the interview and health assessment on the same day. Finger printing, as required by the background check, will take place off-site on a different day and time.
- We are unable to guarantee a volunteer position for every applicant.
- Please allow one week after the April 30th application deadline to hear from our office about scheduling an interview.
For Current Volunteers
Reporting hours or picking up another shift?
"Caring and compassion are two of the critical values one can share with fellow humans. Over the years, when times have been difficult in my life, many wonderful people have been there for me and my family. Now that I have retired, I decided it is time to give back to the community. Park Nicollet does many caring things to help heal many families and I appreciate its work and its values. This is one of the main reasons I am volunteering."