Volunteer Programs
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.
Inclement Weather Closure - January 15
There will no volunteering anywhere on the Mayo Clinic-Rochester campus on Friday, January 15, due to the impending winter storm. This includes Mayo Clinic Campus, Methodist Campus and Saint Marys Campus. Stay safe!
Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs Merges with the Office of Patient Experience in New Administrative Pilot Program
Mayo Clinic Volunteer Programs and Gift Shops transferred administrative accountability to the Office of Mayo Clinic Experience within Mayo Clinic Quality on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Note that our financial responsibilities will remain the same with Rochester Hospital Operations.
This partnership formalizes decades of a strong, collaborative relationship between [...]
Mayo Clinic Named Nation's Best Hospital
Mayo Clinic again has been named the nation's best hospital in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospitals" rankings. This year marks Mayo Clinic’s fifth year with the No. 1 ranking in the nation, along with Mayo Clinic being ranked the No. 1 hospital in Arizona, Florida and [...]
Happy National Volunteer Week from MCVP Staff
Happy National Volunteer Week! Hopefully each of you are doing well, staying healthy, and perhaps even soaking up some of the beautiful sunshine outdoors.
We are extremely disappointed that we can’t celebrate this special week with you in the volunteer offices. Usually we get to enjoy special treats [...]
All Volunteer Activities Cancelled Until Further Notice
We understand many of you are feeling uneasy about COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) and how the outbreak affects you and your families. Mayo Clinic is continuing to monitor and respond to the situation. For several weeks, the Hospital Incident Command System at Mayo Clinic has been activated with daily meetings [...]
