At Fairview Southdale Hospital, volunteers are a vital part of our health care team, contributing thousands of hours annually to patients and their families. Volunteers enhance the hospital experience for all who come to the hospital and help staff to provide an exceptional health care experience.
Benefits of volunteering
People of all ages volunteer for many reasons. Most agree that a major benefit is the satisfaction that comes from helping others and giving back to the community in a meaningful way. Volunteering also offers other rewards – new friends, new opportunities to explore potential careers, and new or improved skills.
When you volunteer at Fairview Southdale Hospital, you receive:
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Free ramp parking
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Meal allowance
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Discounts at the Gift Shop and Fairview
Pharmacy
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Discounts on entertainment tickets
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Access to our health sciences library
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Opportunity to attend certain workshops, health
screenings and more
Become a volunteer
We offer volunteer placement in a variety of areas based on your interests and abilities. Day, evening and weekend opportunities are available
to volunteers age 14 and older. While placement availability can change, examples include:
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Working with patients and families
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Delivery of medical supplies, flowers and mail
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STEP Force (Speedy Transport Escort Personnel)
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Hand massage
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Coffee cart
Patient care departments
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Eye center
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Same day surgery
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Endoscopy
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Emergency department
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Pharmacy
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Support services
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Welcome desks
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Gift shop
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Library services
Adult volunteers generally commit to the same four-hour shift on the same day each week, for a minimum of six months. An after-school high school volunteer program offers teenagers the chance to explore a health care career and develop new skills.
To become a volunteer
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Submit an application and provide references
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Interview with our Volunteer Services staff
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Commit to a minimum of six months of service, for four hours weekly or the equivalent of 100
hours
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Complete a simple health screening and
background check as required by law
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Attend a general hospital orientation
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Receive on-the-job training and education by
experienced volunteers
To learn more, call 952-924-5020 or visit southdale.fairview.org
Fairview’s values and mission
Hospital physicians, staff and volunteers share a commitment to Fairview’s values of dignity, integrity, service and compassion. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve. We commit our skills and resources to the benefit of the whole person by providing the finest in health care while addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and their families. We further pledge to support the research and education efforts of our partner, the University of Minnesota, and its tradition of excellence.
Directions to the volunteer office
From the Skyway Ramp, go to the lower level and walk toward the Crosstown Café. Pass the café and turn left at the tunnel that leads to the
Physician’s Building at 6363 France Ave. The Volunteer Services office is on the right. From the Physician’s Building ramp, go to the lower level and take the tunnel toward the hospital. Once inside the hospital, the Volunteer Services office will be on your left.
Fairview Southdale Hospital Volunteer Services
6401 France Ave. S., #LL3J
Edina, MN 55435
952-924-5020
southdale.fairview.org
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Volunteer Applications
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Current Volunteers
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