Your Help is Always Appreciated at North Shore Health

Volunteers at North Shore Health are a welcome and vital part of our team. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities designed to fit any set of skills and interests at North Shore Living or North Shore Hospital. 

North Shore Living

North Shore Living is a 37-bed nursing home. We have a vibrant volunteer program coordinated by our Activity Department with individuals sharing their time and talents with residents throughout the year.

Volunteers participate in a variety of activities with residents and staff, including

  • Arts and crafts
  • Baking
  • Gardening
  • Exercise classes
  • Games
  • Sing-a-longs
  • Live music and Dancing
  • Outings in the community
  • Trivia
  • Reading Programs

Volunteers may also choose to spend one-on-one time with residents, where they often read, play cards or a board game, do a puzzle, or even just sit down and chat.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with the following activities:

  • Manicures
  • Speakers for small group sessions
    • Topics can range from local history to travel – All storytellers are welcome!
  • Indoor Plant Care (year-round)
  • Outdoor Gardens and Patio Maintenance (seasonal)
  • Themed Parties and Events
  • Spiritual Activities, such as prayer groups or devotional readings

North Shore Living welcomes volunteers of any age. For more information on becoming a volunteer at North Shore Living, call our Activity Department at 218-387-3518.

North Shore Living is a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) site. For more information about the RSVP program, go to https://www.aeoa.org/volunteer-opportunities-overview

North Shore Hospital

Minnesota Responds

Are you a licensed healthcare provider who is ready and willing to help your community in a crisis? Medical volunteers may be needed at the Hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility during public health emergencies such as infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters, or mass casualty events.

We ask that all people interested in volunteering with us to register with Minnesota Responds, a national initiative to coordinate and mobilize volunteers during an emergency. Pre-registering volunteers dramatically reduces the time required to respond to community needs – and Minnesota Responds is proud to provide that system.

Register online or request a paper copy registration form from the MN Responds local administrator, Mike Keyport at 218-387-3089, or mike.keyport@co.cook.mn.us

Thank you to our volunteers for all that you do!