Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital

Volunteer details

Volunteer contact email: rstvolcoor@mayo.edu

Volunteers play a key role in making a difference for Mayo Clinic patients and visitors. Mayo volunteers provide patients and visitors with hospitality, services and amenities that would otherwise not be available. Because of our patient care focus, we are seeking individuals who are dependable, compassionate, understanding, have good communication skills and are able to perform all duties in their service area. There are a wide range of opportunities, including assisting patients and their families, providing information, and being a source of encouragement at any point for those who need it. People of all ages and walks of life volunteer at Mayo Clinic, where they find fellowship and fulfillment helping others while honoring Mayo's primary value: The needs of the patient come first. For more information about volunteer opportunities at this hospital, visit the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital volunteer website.

Volunteer programs

Adult Volunteers; College Volunteers; Young Volunteers

Volunteer placements & services

Guided art, heritage and historical tours - Art tours, Mayo Clinic Heritage Hall, Mayo Clinic Historical Suite; Information and wayfinding - Admissions and welcome desks, elevator assistance, greeter assistance; Integrative healing enhancement - Caring Canines, Caring Hands, reiki and healing touch; Libraries and education centers - Cancer and patient education centers, Patient Communication Center, patient libraries; Patient and visitor services - Outpatient assistance, Emergency Department, handicrafts, cafeterias, pediatrics; Patient treatment areas - Chemotherapy, infusion therapy, dialysis, perianesthesia, radiation therapy, surgery; Stores - Gift shops, Hope and Healing Boutique, Mayo Clinic Store

Application process

Adult Volunteers: To apply, complete the online application. All applicants are required to be fluent in the English language and must have a valid email address. Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs will contact you after your application is reviewed. If selected, you will complete an interview with a volunteer coordinator. Additional requirements before volunteering include: Completing an immunization review; Attending new volunteer orientation; Completing the volunteer training program. College Volunteers: To apply, complete the online application. All applicants are required to be fluent in the English language and must have a valid email address. Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs will contact you after your application is reviewed. If selected, you will complete an interview with a volunteer coordinator. Additional requirements before volunteering include: Completing an immunization review; Attending new volunteer orientation; Completing the volunteer training program. Young Volunteers: The Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers Program provides opportunities in both clinic and hospital settings. The program is open to middle and high school students who are currently age 14 or older. This program is extremely competitive, so not all students who apply and interview will be accepted. Minnesota law requires facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to complete applicant background studies on all individuals who have direct patient contact. This two-step process includes verification of identity, submission of a photograph and fingerprints. In addition, Mayo Clinic also runs a second background check through Verified Credentials.