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Volunteer opportunities:
Explore careers, learn 
and make new friends 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. Volunteering is a wonderful way for you to help others, meet new people and become familiar with a hospital setting.
Volunteering
Volunteers serve as valued members of the health care team. They enhance the patient and family experience by meeting specific needs of patients. In 2010, 165 volunteers served nearly 40,000 hours at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. Real_Staff09_LrgVert_FLMC_9075

Volunteers Enjoy
  • Serving others and the community
  • Exploring careers in health care
  • Making new friends

Volunteers Provide...
  • Way-finding and hospitality for patients, families
    and visitors
  • Visits to patients
  • Cashiering in the gift shop
  • Valet parking
  • Hand massage
  • Pet therapy
  • Help with special events and activities onsite and
    in the community
  • Clerical and project support 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How do I become a volunteer?

  • Submit an online application or request an application packet by contacting any of the volunteer services staff.
  • Include two references with your application. Student Reference Form,  Adult Reference Form
  • Submit MN Department of Human Services background study form with application.
  • Complete an initial screening interview.
  • Attend a new volunteer orientation and get medical clearance by Employee Occupational Health Services (EOHS).


How long until I start volunteering?

  • The application/screening process takes three to four weeks.
  • Students who want to begin volunteering in early June should apply in April. Minimum age to volunteer is 14.
  • Placement is based on volunteer availability, interest and department opening

Are there costs involved?

  • Beginning September 2011, students under 18 must get immunization records and tuberculosis screening (Mantoux test) through their own health care provider or community clinic. Fees may apply. Contact Volunteer Services for more information on medical clearance requirements. Adults needing varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, as determined by EOHS, complete this requirement through their own health care provider or community clinic. Fees may apply.
  • Volunteers may purchase their own uniform ($16-25)

What volunteer jobs are available?


What training will I receive?

  • One or two shifts of departmental-level training and education with an experienced volunteer
  • An annual in-service training workshop every all
  • Additional training periodically at scheduled department meetings

Do I have to volunteer a minimum number of hours?

  • A typical volunteer works four hours weekly. Every-other-week options are available.
  • Typical shifts are 8 a.m.-noon, noon- 4 p.m.; and 4-8 p.m.
  • The minimum service requirement is six months.

What benefits can volunteers receive?

  • Meal vouchers to use in the Sunset Café on the day you volunteer
  • Discounts at the Fairview Pharmacy
  • The chance to attend health-related programs or to use exercise equipment in Rehabilitation Services.
  • Discounts on sports and entertainment tickets through WorkPerks
  • A free membership in the Fairview Lakes Auxiliary (for volunteers over age 21)
  • Eligible Fairview Lakes student volunteers can apply for the Donna Mathias Student Services Award, a $500 or $1,000 stipend for post-secondary training or education.

Interested in Volunteering?
Use the links above to apply online or call 651-982-7774.

Current volunteers
Log on to your VICNet account: VICNet access

Volunteer Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
5200 Fairview Blvd.
Wyoming, MN 55092
651-982-7774

 

 
 
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