Volunteer Opportunities

Each volunteer brings a new and unique level of expertise to Maple Grove Hospital. No matter where your talents and interests lie, chances are we have an opportunity for you.

Benefits of Volunteering

The greatest benefit a volunteer at Maple Grove Hospital gains is the personal satisfaction of making the hospital experience a bit brighter for our patients and their families.  In addition, our volunteers enjoy many benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• Meal allowance during your three hour shift
• Gift shop discount
• Pharmacy discount
• Building new relationships
• Recognition and appreciation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I volunteer more than once a week?

Yes, it is possible depending on your schedule and the needs of the department in which you serve.

Can I volunteer in more than one area of the hospital?

All new volunteers must complete 20 hours of service in their assigned department/care area before adding or moving to another department/care area.

Can I volunteer for the summer only?

We do have special summer positions for junior volunteers.  Please contact our office if you are interested.  Orientation for these positions is scheduled in May. 

Do you offer the opportunity to shadow physicians or observe in a clinical setting?
While volunteering at Maple Grove Hospital allows you to become familiar with and possibly comfortable in a medical setting, we do not have a formal shadowing program.

Do you offer internships?
Not at this time.

Are there age requirements for some positions?
All positions require that a volunteer be 14 years of age and older. 

Some positions require that volunteers be 16 or 18 years of age and older. 

Can I rock/cuddle with babies in the nursery?

At this time we do not have a formal volunteer position in either of our nurseries. 

How many hours do most volunteers work?
Most volunteers start out with one three to four hour shift a week. Some volunteers start with twice monthly schedules.  Volunteers who are interested in picking up additional shifts are encouraged to discuss options with their coordinator.

What about immunization requirements?
Documentation of two MMR immunizations or proof of immunity to measles and rubella is required of all volunteers. 

I would like to find employment at Maple Grove Hospital. Can I get my “foot in the door” by volunteering?
All employment is arranged through our Human Resources Department.  All individuals go through the same process in order to gain employment at Maple Grove Hospital.  Volunteering does not inherently give you an advantage over non-volunteers.

Can I do my homework while volunteering?

It is suggested that volunteers in certain departments bring a book to read discreetly during “down times”.  However, we do not encourage you to bring homework or other work that would bring your attention away from assisting staff or guests.

Can I be involved in patient discharge?

Some volunteer positions may occasionally involve assisting patients as they discharge.  However, we do not have a specific volunteer position working within patient discharge at this time.

Do you have volunteer positions in the pharmacy?

Unfortunately, not at this time.

Will I be involved in direct patient care?

Volunteers work to assist staff as the staff members directly care for patients.  While you may interact with patients and guests in your volunteer role, you will not provide any direct care measures. 

How long will you hold my volunteer application?

Applications are maintained for one year.  If after one year the individual has not progressed in the process of becoming a volunteer the application is deleted from our system or shredded.  You do not need to submit more than one application unless a year has lapsed since your last submission.  You also do not need to submit a new application if you move from junior to adult volunteer status. 

Is your volunteer program the same as North Memorial’s?

Our volunteer program is a separate entity from North Memorial.  For more information on volunteer opportunities at North Memorial, please visit www.northmemorial.com/volunteer/.

More Information

To learn more about Maple Grove Hospital’s volunteer program and how you can make a difference, call our volunteer services office at 763-581-1710, or send an e-mail to volunteerservices@maplegrovehospital.org.