Items Tagged ‘Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services’
February 27, 2020
Dominican Sister: Serving Patients Is ‘A Reminder That God Is Everywhere’
By In the Loop 
Sister Marie Anna Stelmach has been a Dominican Sister for 56 years, taking on roles of teacher, chaplain, nurse and missionary. Her current role is as a volunteer at Mayo Clinic.
Tags: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Franciscan heritage, Franciscan Sisters, Hand massage, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, Saint Marys Campus
February 20, 2020
Caring Hands Experience Turns Into Volunteer Opportunity for Paul Ray
By In the Loop
Paul Ray was so inspired after staff helped calm his nerves just before surgery that he’s now a part of the Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services program called Caring Hands, which offers patients hand and arm massages.
Tags: Caring Hands, Emergency Department, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, Paul Ray, Saint Marys Campus
February 11, 2020
Couple Creates Easy Way to Give to the Homeless
By In the Loop
Charlotte Mack has looked for ways to give to her community since arriving in the U.S. as a young child. She and her husband launched a company that makes it easy for anyone to help the homeless.
Tags: Charlotte Mack, Dr. Anwar Mack, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services
September 19, 2019
Celebrating Life: 100 is Just a Number for This Busy Volunteer
By In the Loop
Staff and volunteers in Arizona gathered to celebrate Muriel Lippman’s birthday in the office where she’s been reporting to work for nearly 20 years.
April 11, 2019
Volunteering at Mayo Clinic a Family Affair for Lynn and Siri Olson
By In the Loop
Lynn Olson and her granddaughter Siri have more in common than just a last name. Both are passionate about helping others, and volunteering at Mayo gives them the opportunity to do that.
Tags: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, Mayo Clinic Young Volunteers Program
December 4, 2018
When Family and Friends Can’t, Volunteers Step in to Make Sure No One Dies Alone
By In the Loop
Patients nearing the end of life often have loved ones who can be by their side and offer comfort. But when they don’t, Mayo volunteers make sure the patient is not alone.
Tags: Lisa Brink, Lynn Stolp, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, No One Dies Alone Program, Saint Marys Campus, volunteer
November 15, 2018
Phyllis Helgeson, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Extraordinaire
By In the Loop
For more than 30 years, Phyllis Helgeson has been volunteering at Mayo Clinic, going above and beyond to connect with patients and help wherever she’s needed.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, Phyllis Helgeson, Saint Marys Campus
September 11, 2018
Volunteer Gig Becomes Labor of Love for Former Teacher
By In the Loop
Pete Ingvarsson’s role in Mayo’s Caring Hands program is more than just giving hand massages to patients and visitors. It’s also being a listening ear during some of their darkest moments.
Tags: Caring Hands, grand mal seizure, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services, Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital
July 31, 2018
Volunteers Create Distraction Pads to Help Keep Patients Busy and Safe
By In the Loop
Since 2016, volunteers in the Mayo handicrafters group have been creating distraction pads and other items that help reduce anxiety and agitation in patients.
Tags: Department of Neurology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Lorina Welper, Mary (Lisa) Brink, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services
April 12, 2018
Lynn Benrud’s Story Proves You Never Know Where Volunteering Might Take You
By In the Loop
Lynn Benrud was covering her weekly lunchtime volunteer shift at Mayo Clinic when she met the man she was going to marry. Seven years after their first meeting, her husband is now a Mayo volunteer, too.
Tags: Art Bernard, Lynn Benrud, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Clinic Volunteer Services