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Published 9/11/25 12:43PM

Patient Barber

Minneapolis VA Health Care System
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Minneapolis, MN
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    4 hours per week for regular volunteer status, can volunteer four hours per month or more for occasional.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Candidates must have a valid REAL ID or passport for volunteer onboarding. New volunteers will be scheduled to complete an immunization screening and tuberculosis test during volunteer onboarding.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Patient Barber

    Barbers will provide hair cut(s) to Veteran inpatients upon their request. Volunteers will comply with hand hygiene protocols as well as contact precautions per the direction of the ward staff and/or nursing staff. Barber will provide services for the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder unit and Community Living Center units. Volunteers will not accept fee for services or tips.

    Barbers will provide evidence of Licensure initially and updates as renewed. Schedule will be determined based on volunteer availability and need of inpatient wards.

    Location

    On-site

    Minneapolis VA Medical Center

    One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

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