Volunteer/ Internship Program
 Volunteer Program
Villa Maria’s Volunteer Program offers students of all ages the opportunity to gain experience in the heath care field by volunteering their time and talent.
Whether visiting with residents or assisting with an activity, volunteers can gain the experience they need to help with important career decisions and open the door of opportunity.
Great Explorations!
Villa Maria student volunteers will have the opportunity to discover jobs available in the health care field while gaining valuable work experience.
Learn from healthcare professionals
Explore challenging careers
Add relevant experience to your resume
Receive experience for your resume
Nurture and develop leadership skills
Good Vibrations!
Villa Maria’s student volunteers receive the satisfaction of knowing they are helping people who really need them.
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Providing companionship
Assisting with activities
Escorting residents to activity programs
Developing new friendships
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Volunteer Activities
- Work side by side with Villa staff who are eager to share with and learn from volunteers
- Learn about the therapeutic value of reminiscence and life review
- Get involved in daily interactions between residents and the children in our onsite childcare center
- Become a companion
- Assist with our ongoing activity program such as:
Exercise groups- Bowling, chair volleyball, mini-golf, and trivia
Game groups - Bingo, cards, board games, and trivia
Baking groups
Child daycare activities
Entertainment
One to one visits
Internship/Field Opportunities
Villa Maria has an ongoing working relationship with the following institutions:
- MSUM
- Concordia College
- NDSU
- Northwest Technical College- Moorhead
- NDSCS, Skills and Technology Center
Fields available are:
- Administrator in training
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Childcare
- COTA
- Finance/Business
- Geriatrics
- Human Resources
- LTC Administration
- Medication Aid
- Nursing
- Recreational Activities
- Social work
For more information contact:
Vickie Ness
vickie.ness@smphs.org
Villa Maria
3102 South University Drive
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 293-7750
Fax: (701) 293-5845
“ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
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