Volunteer opportunities available in Northwest Wisconsin

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The Chippewa Valley community has experienced significant changes in healthcare. In response, we are providing more care to more patients. With this expansion comes a greater need for dedicated volunteers to support patients and enhance their experience.

Join the team: Make a difference in your community

We need you. Whether you're a high school student, a retiree or anyone in between, we invite you to become a volunteer.

By joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Explore healthcare careers.
    Gain insights into the healthcare field and discover potential career paths.
  • Sharpen skills.
    Reenter the workforce or enhance your existing skills.
  • Learn new abilities.
    Acquire new skills and experiences.
  • Build your resume.
    Add valuable volunteer experience to your professional background.
  • Accumulate community service hours.
    Fulfill school community service requirements.
  • Build connections.
    Meet fellow volunteers and make lasting friendships.
  • Stay active.
    Stay engaged during retirement and contribute to a meaningful cause.
  • Benefit your health.
    Volunteering has positive effects on physical and mental well-being.
  • Give back.
    Make a difference in the lives of patients and the community.

Volunteer roles and opportunities

"At Mayo Clinic Health System, our primary value is the needs of the patient come first," says Jennifer Klein, director of Volunteer Services, Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin. "Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting this value through various responsibilities, and they tell us they find the experience enriches their lives."

Mayo Clinic Health System offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including:

  • Greeting patients and visitor.
    Create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the doors.
  • Transporting patients to appointments
    Assist patients in getting to their medical appointments.
  • Working in the gift shops
    Help patients and visitors find thoughtful gifts and essentials.
  • Delivering supplies or mail
    Ensure timely delivery of important items.
  • Visiting with patients
    Provide companionship and emotional support.
  • Working with computers
    Assist with administrative tasks.
  • Providing clerical help
    Support our staff behind the scenes.

Get involved today

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and contributing to the well-being of others, complete the volunteer application. You can help us continue to put the needs of the patients first and build a stronger, healthier community.

For more information, visit Eau Claire's Volunteer page.

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Press Contact

Dan Lea
e-mail: lea.dan@mayo.edu
phone: 715-838-6405