Volunteer and auxiliary services

Volunteering is a great way to explore career fields, gain valuable learning experiences and add to your repertoire for future employment and/or college entrance requirements. It is also a known way to increase self-esteem, meet new friends and develop new skills.

Ready to make a difference and experience the rewards of being involved in your community? At Cambridge Medical Center we need people just like you, willing to volunteer your time and talents. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in serving the medical center's patients and visitors.

Volunteer assignments may involve direct interaction with patients and family members, or may be behind-the-scenes efforts.

How to become a volunteer

Fill out and mail volunteer application
- Volunteer application
- Hospice volunteer application
- Hospice support volunteer application
- Completed applications can be mailed to:
  Cambridge Medical Center
  Volunteer coordinator
  701 South Dellwood
  Cambridge, MN 55008
Once application is received, a staff member from the volunteer office will contact you with more information.

Volunteer opportunities

Hospital and clinic greeters
Comfort cart for medical/surgical department
Surgery family waiting
Short-stay services assistant
Hospitality volunteer
Gift shop clerk
Assembling floral arrangements
Chemical dependency
Radiology department
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Magazine distribution
Crafter's club
New mom baskets
Riverwood Village
Clerical projects for various departments
Committee member for fundraising events, newsletter and scholarships

Volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience, discover new talents and make lasting friendships. In addition, the volunteer and auxiliary services raise funds for unbudgeted items that enhance patient care and also provide scholarships for students in health related fields.

Volunteer Profile: Bill Friedland

Bill works as a clinic greeter and hospitality volunteer, offering waiting patients water and snacks, and their children crayons and graham crackers. "There's always something to do here and it's interesting meeting new people," he says. He also offers a sympathetic ear, and says he spends a lot of time just talking to people to help put them at ease. "Sometimes they just open up," he says. "When I first started, I didn't think I was doing that big a deal, but patients are always thanking me. I think they really appreciate it. And I love it."