The Mayo Clinic Young Volunteer 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 middle and high school students who are currently age 14 or older.

Session 1: January through May 2024

• New volunteer applications for Session 1 must be submitted between November 27 - December 4, 2023.
• Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend New Volunteer Orientation held in early December and Service Area Training upon the completion of all onboarding requirements.

Session 2: June through August 2024

• New volunteer applications for Session 2 must be submitted between April 22 - April 29, 2024.
• Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend New Volunteer Orientation held in early May and Service Area Training upon the completion of all onboarding requirements.

Session 3: September 2024 through January 2025

• New volunteer applications for Session 3 must be submitted between July 22 - July 29, 2024.
• Program capacity is limited, and applicants are required to attend New Volunteer Orientation held August 14, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Requirements

• A regularly scheduled weekday shift for a minimum of one session per year is required. There are three sessions available per year.
• Volunteers are asked to serve a minimum of 75% of their volunteer shifts each session.
• 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 Young 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 mcrvolunteerprograms@mayo.edu or call 507-255-9912.

July 23, 2024

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/volunteers/minnesota/how-to-apply/young-volunteers