Volunteer Opportunities

Prairie St. John's Voulteer Lucy Duetz Receives 2009 Volunteer of the Year

Prairie St. John's Volunteer Lucy Duetz Receives 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award

Do you wish to make a difference in the lives of Prairie St. John’s patients and families? By volunteering and supporting the work of the staff, you will be contributing to our healing environment.

Whether your reasons for volunteering are to get credit for class, to collect community service hours or giving back after a family member or friend was cared for at Prairie, we appreciate you sharing your time and talents.

Become a Volunteer

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must complete a Volunteer Application form (PDF)
  • Must complete and pass a criminal background check
  • Must participate in an informal interview and orientation process
  • Must receive a two-step Mantoux (Tuberculosis test)
  • May not have been a patient at Prairie within the last 12 months

If you wish to apply for any of the available opportunities, please download a copy of the Prairie St. John’s Volunteer Application.

Please mail the form to:
Education/Volunteer Coordinator
Prairie St. John’s
510 South 4th Street
Fargo, ND 58103

For additional information:
E-mail: PSJeducationvolunteer@psysolutions.com

Phone: 701-476-7837

Current volunteer opportunities include:

  • Friendly Visitor: Visit and interact with patients (of all ages) who have little or no family or friends visiting during patient’s stay at the hospital.

    • Adult Inpatient: M – F 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Sat-Sun 3:00 – 5:00 pm
    Sat-Sun 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Pediatric Inpatient: M – F 6:30 – 8:30 pm
    Sat-Sun 1:00 – 2:30 pm
    Sat-Sun 6:30 – 8:30 pm

  • Clerical Volunteer: Help with the Business Office and also help with the Front Desk when needed greeting & escorting visitors.

    • Weekdays 8:00 – 11:00 am
    Weekdays 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Weekdays 2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • Gardening Volunteer (Seasonal): Assist with routine indoor and outdoor gardening. This includes weeding garden beds, watering and planting.

    • All days Any Time

  • Holiday Decorating Volunteer: Help decorate the main corridor/hallway areas of the hospital.

    • Weekdays 8:00 – 11:00 am
    Weekdays 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Weekdays 2:00 – 4:00 pm