Current Volunteer Opportunities

 
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Why do I volunteer at St. Mary’s Clinics? One word: People. It is a real blessing to know and to serve our wonderful patients and to work together with staff and fellow-volunteers in this healing ministry.
— Ricardito, Volunteer Interpreter

Doctors

The volunteer physician for St. Mary’s Health Clinics provides comprehensive primary medical care to both well and ill patients. The volunteer physician manages and directs care in collaboration with the clinic health care team as well as facilitating referrals to providers and facilities outside St. Mary’s Health Clinics. Volunteer physicians must have a current Minnesota M.D. license, as required by the Minnesota Medical Practice Board. Family Practice specialty is preferable, but not necessary.

Interpreters

The volunteer interpreter communicates with patients in their native language for the purpose of sharing information between the patient, their family, and the health care staff in the clinic. The primary interpretive needs for the St. Mary’s Health Clinics patient is Spanish. While no special training is necessary, an understanding of medical terminology is beneficial.

Read the job description and apply below.

Nurses

Under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor, and in conjunction with the physician, the Volunteer Nurse is responsible for the overall clinical operation of a designated St. Mary Health Clinic. Volunteer nurses must have a current nursing license for the State of Minnesota.

Read the job description and apply below.

Drivers

Volunteer drivers for St. Mary’s Health Clinics are responsible for transporting medical supplies, equipment and records to and from the St. Mary’s Health Clinics sites. This position is under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and her staff. Volunteer drivers must have a valid Minnesota drivers license and their own vehicle.

Admissions

The admissions volunteer duties include greeting patients and preparing their medical records, as well as other non-medical duties. This is supported by the Clinic Manager at all times either by on-site training and support or by pager.

Read the job description and apply below.

Office Help

Volunteers in our main office do a variety of essential tasks, like communicating with nurses and patients, assisting our Community Health Worker, and helping with special projects. Please feel free to contact us for current needs.

 

Thank you for your interest! All roles are essential in providing quality healthcare in our community and keeping our clinics accessible.

Please download the application attached below and email to info@stmarysclinics.org

For more information please contact us at info@stmarysclinics.org or 651-287-7777

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“I have volunteered at St. Mary's as a Nurse Practitioner for about 20 years and most recently I had been working at the Park Avenue Clinic providing basic primary care for patients once a month. And it was always a joy.  I worked with a great group including a nurse, interpreter and intake person. And also, a podiatrist!  The majority of the patients I saw were Hispanic and primarily women.
Care planning and decision making was truly a team process. Often after seeing a patient I would have a dilemma such as housing, depression, need for further education or clinical testing and we would all problem solve as to what was best for the patient and working with what resources we had available.
I need to add that the nurses are amazing - managing so many patients and trying to address issues that directly and indirectly impact their care.  I retired a year ago and feel blessed to have this opportunity to continue to provide healthcare to persons in need.  St Mary's Health Clinics is an amazing organization that has been there for so many years to meet the health needs of those without health insurance and even more beneficial in these challenging times of a pandemic.”

~Holly Melroe, Volunteer