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Published 11/12/25 3:19PM

Emergency Department Volunteer

United Hospital Volunteer Services
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Saint Paul, MN
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Urban Areas, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must pass a background check and health screening paid for by Allina Health. Onsite training will be conducted after these steps are complete.

    Description

    The focus of Emergency Department Volunteers is to provide comfort and service to Emergency Department patients and their families keeping inline with our Commitment to Care standards. They serve as the go between for patients, families, and guest services and the ED staff, ensuring that the patients needs are met.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Provides excellent customer service at all times.
    • Treats every person with respect, concern, and hospitality regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sociological background.
    • Assists in providing a caring and comforting atmosphere for patients and families.
    • Makes rounds on patients and families in the rooms/waiting area seeing that needs are met.
    • Assists guest services and the ED staff by communicating with patients and families, running errands, giving directions, and assisting with transportation of patients.

    Shifts available Monday-Sunday from 8am-10pm. Each shift is three hours.

    Location

    On-site

    United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please use the link to create your volunteer account and submit your application. Applications must be submitted through our website. Organization Details

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