University Retirees Volunteer Center

Would you like to make a difference in the next generation of health professionals?

 Become a Community Teacher for Health Professional Students

at the University of Minnesota!

Volunteers like YOU are needed to help train students in the skills necessary to build successful careers that reflect therapeutic patient-centered and team-based care. Meet in person or virtually with a team of students from the Medical School, Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing, Food Science Nutrition/Dietetics, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs.

Share your life experiences about navigating the healthcare system to help our future professionals develop vital communication skills and interprofessional teamwork principles. Help students understand and foster an appreciation about the value of a patient-centered team in healthcare.

Volunteers are asked to meet the following requirements:

1. 18 years or older

2. Have one or more chronic medical conditions that require medication. 

3. Be available to meet virtually or in person with a team of 3-4 students three times during the academic year (1^st visit in Sept/Oct ; 2^nd visit between Jan & Feb; 3^rd visit by end of March)

4. Be willing to share with the student team your perspective and experience navigating through the healthcare system regarding your chronic condition(s).

You will need to submit a volunteer application by July 12, 2026.

Please indicate your interest in this opportunity by contacting the URVC:

Click the Sign Up Button below

Or, contact the University Retirees Volunteer Center at:

URVC@UMN.EDU or by phone at 612-625-8016

       You will receive additional information and the application shortly after you complete this step.

For more information about this opportunity contact: Mary Kate Leloux, Community Teacher Program Coordinator, at cteacher@umn.edu .