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    • Care Center Volunteer Opportunities

    Interested in becoming a volunteer?

    Complete the online application

    Need more information?

    Please contact
    Carrie Johnson
    Phone: 507-263-9707
    MCHSRCVOLSER@mayo.edu

    Volunteer

    Why Volunteer?

    • Stay stimulated
    • Feel good about yourself
    • Help others
    • Make new friends
    • Get out of the house
    • Fill the empty nest
    • Share your talents
    • Be part of Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City

    Mayo Clinic Health System volunteers donate their time in the following areas:

    Hospice
    Volunteers are needed to provide support to hospice patients and caregiver respite in Goodhue (MN) and Pierce (WI) Counties. Our Hospice volunteers lend companionship to people living with a serious illness and help their family caregivers in many ways.

    Care Center Volunteer Opportunities
    Learn More

    Caring Captains
    Assist patients in/out of their vehicles in the patient drop-off area. The Caring Captains will help patients and visitors find the appropriate registration or destination. The Caring Captains will also assist patients who are being discharged from the hospital or surgical area to their vehicle.  Volunteering as a Caring Captain will require some lifting and standing for most of the shift.
    8 – 11 a.m.
    12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
    Monday - Friday

    Caring Hands
    Provide hand massages to the care center residents or hospital patients to relieve stress.  Volunteering for the Caring Hands will require mostly sitting.
    Flexible hours – requires a couple of hours at your convenience.

    Volunteer Driver
    Drives and delivers materials to Rochester, Wabasha, Red Wing or St. Paul.  Volunteering as a driver will require a valid driver’s license and some lifting.
    Hours vary

    Telecare
    Answers incoming telephone calls from our Telecare clients. Volunteering as a Telecare operator will require mostly sitting.
    7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
    Sunday – Saturday

    Ironing Lab Coats
    Iron lab coats for medical staff.  Volunteering for this position requires mostly standing.
    One hour in the afternoon
    One day per week

    Bloodmobile
    Calls upon individuals for blood donations.  Volunteering in the bloodmobile will require mostly sitting.
    Dates and times vary

    Clerical
    Provides clerical support to staff as needed.  Volunteering as a clerical assistant will require sitting and walking.
    Dates and times vary

    Surgical Communicator
    Relays information between families and nursing staff during scheduled surgeries.  Volunteering as a Surgical Communicator will require sitting and walking.
    6:45 – 9:15 a.m.
    9:15 – 11:45 a.m.
    Third Thursday of every month

    Mail Delivery
    Delivers mail to care center resident and hospital patients.  Volunteering to deliver mail requires mostly walking.
    1:30 – 2 p.m.
    Sunday - Saturday

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