Benefits of Volunteering

Investing yourself in a volunteer opportunity benefits the patient, Mayo Clinic and the community while giving you an inner satisfaction that you contributed to something important and useful.

Everyone who volunteers has a different reason for offering his or her time and unique talents. Below are a few reasons why you may want to join our volunteer team.

• To meet people and make new friends
• To gain satisfaction from accomplishment
• To offer your skills and caring spirit
• To make an impact
• To feel needed and appreciated
• To have fun
• To add to your resume
• To be of service to others
• To feel part of Mayo Clinic
• To give of yourself and get back in return
• To feel a part of the Rochester community
• To volunteer in a friendly organization
• To give back to Mayo Clinic
• To share personal good fortune
• To continue a connection after retirement
• To explore possible career opportunities in the health care field
• To learn new skills
• For a creative and productive use of leisure time
• To serve in a leadership role