Volunteer Programs : Resources

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Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs page. Volunteers play a key role in making a difference for Mayo Clinic patients and visitors. Mayo Clinic volunteers provide patients and visitors with hospitality, services and amenities that would otherwise not be available. Follow this page to stay up-to-date on information and happenings pertaining to Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs, as well as information that may be valuable when fulfilling your volunteer shifts.

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Contact Information

• Phone: 507-255-9912
• Email address: rstvolunteermanagers@mayo.edu

Volunteer Handbook

The Volunteer Handbook contains Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs policies and procedures.

Samaritan Volunteer Dashboard

Use your volunteer dashboard to access your schedule online and update your contact information. To sign into your dashboard, your username is your email address, and you will create your own unique password. Please let MCVP staff know if you having trouble accessing your dashboard.

Weather Closure Policy

View our latest weather closure policy.

Volunteer Parking Options

• Weekdays before 1:30 p.m.
  • East Lot and West Lot (see schedules linked below)
  • Park and Ride Locations
• Weekdays starting at 1:30 p.m.
  • East Lot and West Lot (see schedules linked below)
  • Park and Ride Locations
  • Employee ramps and lots (excluding consultant parking)
• Weekdays after 2:30 p.m.
  • East Lot and West Lot (see schedules linked below)
  • Park and Ride Locations
  • Employee ramps and lots (excluding consultant parking)
  • Graham Parking Ramp and Generose Patient Parking (levels 3-7)
• Weekends
  • Employee ramps and lots (excluding consultant parking)
  • Graham Parking Ramp and Generose Patient Parking (levels 3-7)
• Resources
  • Shuttle Schedules (please note that all times in linked documents are subject to change based on traffic)
    • East Lot to Downtown
    • East Lot to Saint Marys Campus
    • West Lot to Downtown
    • West Lot to Saint Marys Campus
  • Employee ramp locations
    • Downtown
      • East Employee Ramp # 23 (110 1st Avenue NW)
      • First Street Employee Ramp (475 1st Street NW)
      • West Employee Ramp #9 (515 W. Center Street)
    • Saint Marys
      • Generose Employee Parking Ramp

Service Areas

Curious to see the various volunteer service areas? Review our service brochure.

Blood Donation Form

MCVP volunteers are eligible to receive volunteer hours when registering to donate whole blood, double red cells, platelets and plasma at Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center. To receive service time for your donation, please complete this form, have it signed by the Blood Donor Program staff and then return this form to any of the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs’ volunteer offices.

Refer a Friend

Know someone who may want to join the volunteer program? Refer them to our online application to start the onboarding process.

2019 Annual Report

Our 2019 Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs Annual Report captures the many ways volunteers impact the patient experience and contribute to Mayo Clinic's mission "the needs of the patient come first."

Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center (DAHLC)

Volunteers who achieve 50 service hours and maintain an active status are eligible to become a member at Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center. See your campus manager if you are interested in joining the DAHLC. You will be provided a form to take to the DAHLC to become a member.