a place to call home

Not only are Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center and Minnesota Masonic Home North Ridge great places to live, they are also great places to work. As one employee states, "From the first day you walk in that door to go to work you feel like you belong to something special..."

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Contact

Minnesota Masonic Home
North Ridge
5430/5500 Boone Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
Phone: 763-592-3000

Volunteer Opportunities

Minnesota Masonic Homes North Ridge is proud of their volunteers. As a volunteer you may share your talents and skills, explore a new career path and see the impact you have on another person's life. We have a number of opportunities available for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, for children and parents or grandparents, for pets and their owners, and for groups.

If you are interested in volunteering at North Ridge Care Center; please contact Melissa Grimmer at 763-592-2645 to learn more about the opportunities that are available. Together we can explore the possibilities and schedule an appointment for an orientation.

Volunteer Positions (click each item to see a description):

 

  • Barber Shop Escort

    • Description

      Bring residents to and from their appointments at our on-site barber shops. Assist with folding towels, sweeping the floor.

      Days Needed

      1st and 3rd Mondays
      1st and 3rd Wednesdays

      Days Needed

      Mornings

  • Beauty Shop Escort

    • Description

      Escort residents to and from their appointments in our on-site beauty shops. Assist in the Beauty Shop with folding towels, sweeping the floor and simply visiting with the residents.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Fridays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • CareBreak Assistant

    • Description

      Assist in the adult day program with various activities such as nail care, visiting, craft time, outings and more.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Fridays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • CareBreak Greeter

    • Description

      Greet and direct clients to appropriate areas when they arrive in the mornings.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Fridays

      Times Needed

      Mornings

  • Church Piano Player

    • Description

      Enhance the spiritual worship experience for our seniors. Pianists are needed to play basic old hymns. Music is a very important part in the spiritual life of our elderly residents.

      Days Needed

      Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays &Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Church Service Escort

    • Description

      Escort Residents to and from on-site church services.

      Days Needed

      Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, &Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Clerical Assistant

    • Description

      Assist departments with clerical work as needed.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Fridays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Dental Hygienist Escort

    • Description

      Transport residents to and from their on-site appointments.

      Days Needed

      Mondays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Dental Escort

    • Description

      Escort residents to and from their on-site appointments.

      Days Needed

      Wednesdays & Fridays

      Times Needed

      Afternoons

  • Dining Room Assistant

    • Description

      Assist in the dining room with meals by passing out trays, cleaning tables and bringing residents to and from their rooms.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Fabric Care Assistant

    • Description

      Assist in the on-site laundry room and linen closets by folding towels, clothes, blankets, etc.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Gift Shop Assistant

    • Description

      -Assist the customers with picking out their purchases
      -Show good customer services skills and patience
      -Price, stock and face shelves

      Days Needed

      Thursdays

      Times Needed

      Mornings

  • Happy Hour Assistant

    • Description

      Assist the Therapeutic Recreation staff with Happy Hour by handing out beverages and treats.

      Days Needed

      Mondays
      Wednesdays
      Fridays

      Times Needed

      Afternoons

  • Library Cart Assistant

    • Description

      Brings the residents library books on the library cart. Keep records of books, take orders for specific books and more.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Mail Assistant

    • Description

      Deliver mail throughout the facility. You will be sorting and delivering mail throughout the facility.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Saturdays

      Times Needed

      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Nail Care Assistant

    • Description

      Help the Therapeutic Recreation staff with simple resident nail care. You will not be trimming nails! This is a good opportunity to visit with residents while you provide a pampering experience for them.

      Days Needed

      Mondays
      Wednesdays
      Thursdays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Pet Visits

    • Description

      Bring your pet into the facility to visit with our residents. All shot records must be updated. Therapy dog are welcome!

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Piano Player

    • Description

      Play the Piano during meals, happy hour and special events. The residents always love th hear someone play the piano or any instrument for that matter.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Podiatrist Escort

    • Description

      Escort residents to and from their on-site appointments.

      Days Needed

      1st Thursday of every month

      Times Needed

      Afternoons

  • Resident Companion Volunteer

    • Description

      Visit our residents daily, weekly or monthly. Get to know them though listening, playing games, reading, and other activities that may interest them.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Sundays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings

  • Shopping/Outing Assistant

    • Description

      Assist Therapeutic Recreation staff on outings. You will ride on our vans and escort/assist residents throughout the trip.

      Days Needed

      Mondays through Fridays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Vision Escort

    • Description

      Transport residents to and from their on-site appointments.

      Days Needed

      2nd and 3rd Wednesday of every month

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons

  • Volunteer Department Escort

    • Description

      Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with various tasks as needed such as:
        - Decorating the volunteer office
        - Watering the plants on the patios and throughout the facility
        - Assembling packets/folders
        - Assembling welcome baskets
        - Making copies

      Days Needed

      1st and 3rd Mondays
      1st and 3rd Wednesdays

      Times Needed

      Mornings
      Afternoons
      Evenings