Enhancing patient and visitor experience
At Mayo Clinic, volunteers play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors. They help ease anxiety and ensure comfort while supporting the dedicated staff.
Just like every team member at Mayo Clinic, volunteers prioritize the well-being, comfort and safety of patients.
Volunteers contribute to the Mayo Clinic mission in many ways: They provide reassurance to worried visitors, assist a busy but compassionate staff and help maintain the personalized attention that patients expect.
Volunteer facts
Mayo Clinic volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and locations. Here are some interesting statistics:
- Volunteers range in age from 15 to 99.
- Over 60 high school and college students volunteer during the summer months.
- Approximately 20 married couples contribute together.
- The primary motivation for volunteering is gratitude for the care received at Mayo Clinic.
- Annually, volunteers contribute more than 60,000 hours to the organization.
Volunteer opportunities
At the Mayo Clinic campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, volunteers support the staff by:
- Assisting with patient preparation.
- Providing wayfinding assistance to patients.
- Offering clerical support.
- Helping with daily operations.
Volunteers are placed in roles that align with their skills, interests and availability. There may be limited opportunities for evening and weekend shifts on the Phoenix campus. Volunteers do not engage in direct patient care or shadowing Mayo staff.
Volunteering at Mayo Clinic is not a pathway to employment. For job opportunities, please visit the Mayo Clinic Careers page.
For more information on becoming a volunteer, click here.
Contact Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services.
