Volunteer Opportunities

Make a difference in your community. Find a volunteer opportunity at Essentia Health that matches your interests and schedule.

Why Volunteer?

When you donate your time and talents at Essentia, you can:

• Contribute your unique experiences, skills, and vision
• Enrich the lives of patients and families
• Feel a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction
• Explore possible health care careers and see what it’s like to work at Essentia
• Become a valued team member
• Make new friends and have fun

Volunteer Benefits

Ask one of our volunteer coordinators about the perks that come with volunteering. You may enjoy:

• Free meals
• Special recognition events
• Fun social events
• Free flu shot
• Various available discounts

Volunteer Positions

The type of work you will do depends on the needs of the location where you volunteer. Trust us to help you find a volunteer position that’s a good fit for you. You may:

• Greet and escort patients and visitors
• Serve as a receptionist or help with administrative work
• Assist health care providers
• Stock supplies
• Deliver flowers
• Deliver books and magazines
• Work in a gift shop
• Bake treats
• Lead arts-and-crafts activities
• Play games and socialize
• Help coordinate fundraising events and projects

Mention your special skills when you apply. For example, tell us if you play a musical instrument or enjoy knitting.

Volunteer Locations

Essentia Health offers volunteer opportunities in the hospitals, long-term care and assisted living facilities below. Select a location to see more information on volunteering.

Hospitals

• Essentia Health-Ada
• Essentia Health-Deer River
• Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building)
• Essentia Health-Fargo
• Essentia Health-Fosston
• Essentia Health-Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville)
• Essentia Health-Sandstone
• Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center (Brainerd)
• Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital (Duluth)
• Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes
• Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior
• Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center (Duluth)
• Essentia Health-Virginia

Long-Term Care Facilities & Assisted Living Facilities

• Essentia Health-Lincoln Park Senior Apartments (Detroit Lakes)
• Essentia Health-Northern Pines Care Center (Aurora)
• Essentia Health-Oak Crossing (Detroit Lakes)
• Essentia Health-Virginia Care Center
• Essentia Health-Winchester Senior Apartments (Detroit Lakes)

Volunteer Requirements

No specific experience, education, or abilities are needed to volunteer at Essentia. But, you should be:

• Willing to share your time
• At least 14 years old to volunteer in Minnesota or Wisconsin
• At least 18 years old to volunteer in North Dakota
• Able to pass a background check

You’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need for your volunteer position during your orientation and training.

Student Opportunities

If you’re considering a career in the medical field, volunteering is a great way to build clinical skills, explore possible career paths, and network with professionals and mentors.