Mayo Clinic High School Volunteers

The Mayo Clinic High School Volunteers Program is a year-round volunteer program in Rochester, Minnesota, with service opportunities in both outpatient and inpatient settings. For training and scheduling purposes, the program is divided into three sessions a year. The program is open to high school students who are currently age 14 or older.

2026 Session Dates

Session 3: September 2026 through January 2027

New volunteer applications for Session 3 must be submitted between July 6 - 13, 2026.
Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend High School Volunteer Orientation held in late July and Service Area Training upon the completion of all onboarding requirements.

Priority will be given to students who submit their application and attend the Volunteer Orientation. Students who apply late or who do not attend the Volunteer Orientation may be accepted into the program pending program capacity.

2027 Session Dates

Session 1: February through May 2027

New volunteer applications for Session 1 must be submitted between November 30 - December 7, 2026.
Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend High School Volunteer Orientation held in mid-December as well as Service Area Training upon the completion of all onboarding requirements.

Session 2: June through August 2027

New volunteer applications for Session 2 must be submitted between April 5 - 12, 2027.
Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend High School Volunteer Orientation held in late April as well as Service Area Training upon the completion of all onboarding requirements.

Session 3: September 2026 through January 2027

New volunteer applications for Session 3 must be submitted between July 5 - 12, 2027.
Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend High School Volunteer Orientation held in late July as well as Service Area Training upon the completion of all onboarding requirements.

Priority will be given to students who submit their application and attend the Volunteer Orientation.

Requirements

A regular weekly shift for a minimum of one session per year is required. There are three sessions available per year.
Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours.
Minnesota law requires facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to complete applicant background studies on all individuals who have direct patient contact. This two-step process includes verification of identity, submission of a photograph and fingerprints. In addition, Mayo Clinic also runs a second background check through Certiphi Screening, Inc.

Application process

Online application. Complete the online application.

Note: There are certain times throughout the year when High School Volunteer Program applications are considered for acceptance. Ensure that you have reviewed the program sessions and application dates listed above prior to submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions about the requirements or general questions related to volunteering, email RSTStudentVol@Mayo.edu or call 507-255-0773.

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2026 Session Dates

Session 3: September 2026 through January 2027

2027 Session Dates

Session 1: February through May 2027

Session 2: June through August 2027

Session 3: September 2026 through January 2027

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