Three volunteers at Maple Grove Hospital with three therapy dogs

Volunteer at Maple Grove Hospital

Improve the health and lives of people right in your own community.

Offer comfort to patients and families, support hospital team members, and help create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes through our doors. Volunteers play an important role in enhancing the care experience through compassion, connection, and service.

Apply to volunteer

Explore volunteer roles that match your interests, experience and availability.

Adult Volunteers
Junior Volunteers
Healthcare Pathways Summer Program

Adult Volunteers (18 and older, out of high school)

Each volunteer brings a new and unique level of expertise to North – Maple Grove Hospital. No matter where your talents and interests lie, chances are we have an opportunity for you.

Apply to adult volunteer program

Junior Volunteers (14 and older, currently enrolled in high school)

Applications for Junior Volunteers are currently closed.

If you’re 14 or older and able to make a regularly scheduled healthcare volunteer commitment of 6 months or more, apply for a volunteer opportunity. Generally, you’ll fill a two-to-four-hour shift two to four times per month. Get great experience, fill volunteer hours for school or personal fulfillment, and potentially leave with a network, references, and letters of recommendation.

Healthcare Pathways Summer Program (students enrolled in college/university)

Applications are closed for the 2026 program.

Our Summer Program aims to inspire the next generation of medical professionals through hands-on volunteer experience. Through patient interaction, behind the scenes support and mentorship, participants gain valuable volunteer hours, explore healthcare careers, and receive guidance to inspire their future in medicine.

Program benefits:

Workshops and trainings
Career path meet and greets
Guaranteed 100 volunteer hours (with proper attendance)
Patient interaction
Letters of recommendation
Scholarship eligibility
Rotations in various areas of the hospital
Networking opportunities

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Perks of volunteering

Whether you’re exploring a future in healthcare, fulfilling service requirements, or simply hoping to give back, you’ll find a supportive environment filled with learning, connection, and appreciation.

Here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our volunteer team:

$10 café credit per shift
Complimentary flu vaccinations
Opportunities to fulfill school service hour requirements
Letters of recommendation and scholarship opportunities for eligible volunteers
Scholarship opportunities for junior volunteers
Discounts in our gift shop and pharmacy

Volunteer handbook

Our Volunteer Services Handbook provides important information, expectations, and resources to help you make a meaningful impact while supporting our patients, families, and team members.

View volunteer handbook (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Some roles require a minimum age of 16 or 18 but meeting the age requirement doesn’t guarantee placement—assignments depend on fit and availability.

Our volunteer immunization requirements are:

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis): A current Tdap vaccination is required for all volunteers.
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR immunizations or proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella is required.
Varicella (Chickenpox): Documentation of Varicella immunization, proof of immunity, or a history of having had the disease is required.

Volunteers work to assist staff as the staff members provide direct care. While you may interact with patients and visitors in your volunteer role, you will not provide any direct care measures.

While volunteering at Maple Grove Hospital, you may have the opportunity to apply to shadowing opportunities. These are one-time experiences to observe nursing staff in various departments of the hospital. They are offered in partnership with the Education Department to qualifying volunteers. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Services Office.

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Support the Junior Volunteer Scholarships

Recognize young volunteers whose compassion and dedication have made a meaningful impact on our patients, visitors, and care teams. Your support honors their service and invests in their future.

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