Teen volunteer opportunities
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Call 763-236-3011

Teen volunteer opportunities

Unity Teen Volunteers

The VolunTEEN program consists of young men and women ages 15 to 17 years. Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and discover new talents and abilities. Unity Hospital Auxiliary welcomes teens interested in volunteering and invites you to join in its service.

 

Commitment

  • VolunTEENs are asked to work one 4-hour shift every two weeks in a service area of their choice at a time convenient to them.
  • This is our minimum requirement; volunteers may work more often if they wish.
  • We offer three 4-hour shifts a day, seven days a week 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 1 – 5 p.m. and 5 – 9 p.m.

Requirements

  • Fill out a VolunTeen Service Application.
  • Attend an orientation meeting to learn more about our program.
  • Fill out a Criminal Background Study form, as mandated by the Vulnerable Adult Act.
  • Complete health requirements (Mantoux test, MMR documentation).

Service areas

  • Information Desk
  • Gift shop – Handle merchandise sales for visitors and hospital staff.
  • ICU family lounge – Assist families while they wait or come to visit patients in the ICU/Step-down unit.
  • Emergency Department – Assist staff and run errands.
  • Messenger Service – Assist with deliveries and errands in Unity Hospital; assist with patient discharges.
  • Station Messenger – Assist staff in an in-patient nursing area doing various errands and assist with patient needs.
  • Surgical Services (SARS) – Assist staff, patients and their families during recovery from surgery.
  • and other areas

Completed a volunteer application online, or sent by mail to:

Unity Auxiliary and Volunteer Services
550 Osborne Rd NE
Fridley, MN 55432

If you have any questions, please contact us by calling 763-236-3011.