Volunteer with Saint Therese

Thanks to the heartfelt generosity of our volunteers, the unique programs and services at Saint Therese come to life, creating a truly special place that feels like home.

1660 Highway 100 S, Ste 103

St Louis Park, MN 55416

Even the smallest things with great love

VOLUNTEER

Our volunteers are as much a part of the Saint Therese landscape as our residents, families, visitors and employees. We rely on and value the countless hours and dedication of the many individuals and groups who support our mission by volunteering in our communities. What may seem like a small gift of your time and talents makes an immeasurable difference in so many lives.



At Saint Therese, we offer a wide array of volunteer opportunities:


  • Be a friendly visitor – make someone’s day extraordinary through reading out loud, writing letters, helping with social media or simply visiting in our beautiful gardens and patios.
  • Help with special events such as parties, picnics or concerts.
  • Share your musical talents. 
  • Visit residents as a registered pet therapy team.
  • Escort residents to and from activities and services. 
  • Be creative! Lead an arts and crafts, writing, sewing or discussion group.
  • Provide hospitality services in reception areas.
  • Tend to community gardens.
  • Play bingo.
  • Volunteer in the gift shop.

Explore Opportunities and Apply


Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Saint Therese. Please review our opportunities and application links below.

  • Individual Commitment

  • Event Support


    Saint Therese hosts events onsite at each of our communities as well as large-scale fundraising events hosted by the Saint Therese Foundation. Event support volunteers lend a hand on and before the day-of with various tasks, including: event preparation, set-up or tear down, serving refreshments and more. Be sure to list any special skills or talents you are willing to share!


    Click here for the event volunteer application.

  • Groups, Teams, and Organizations

    Volunteer groups bring energy, enthusiasm and fun to Saint Therese! We welcome all volunteer groups, including youth groups, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, church groups, school clubs and teams, corporate teams, gardening clubs and more. For one-time group volunteer service, please submit a group volunteer application. We’ll contact you and help facilitate a rewarding service opportunity. And keep in mind, we’re best able to accommodate group applications submitted four weeks prior to the date your group wishes to volunteer.


    Click here for the group application.


    Click here for the Golf Classic of Minnesota application.


    Click here for the Woods Classic of Ohio application.

  • Internships, Service Learning, and Job Shadowing

    Therapy Shadowing: Saint Therese welcomes students to learn more about our rehab and wellness division: Ascend Rehabilitation. Clinical therapy students who are seeking opportunities to shadow physical, occupational or speech therapists to fulfill academic requirements or to gain experience may complete and submit an Ascend Rehabilitation volunteer application.


    Internships and Service Learning: individuals seeking internship opportunities may submit an Individual volunteer application indicating their preferred location(s). Please note your program of study and area of interest on your application. We’ll call you to talk about next steps.


Scholarships


Saint Therese proudly maintains partnerships with other organizations who also strive to enrich the lives of others - starting with those in and around our neighborhoods. 


Each year, Saint Therese offers the following scholarship opportunities:


Youth Volunteer Scholarship

Saint Therese honors volunteer service and encourages intergenerational relationships between youth and seniors with the annual Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award. We select three students in grades 11-12 to be honored for their service, each with a $2,000 educational scholarship. 


White Rose Scholarship

Inspired by our mission, Saint Therese encourages our nursing employees to further their education and improve upon their knowledge of senior care. We award several thousand dollars in scholarships to employees each year through the White Rose Scholarship. 


Mark Stanfield Memorial Scholarship

The Mark Stanfield Memorial Scholarship supports the continuing education of full-time physical therapists with Ascend Rehabilitation who exemplify the excellence of our late colleague, physical therapist Mark Stanfield.


Contact us for more information about our scholarship programs and other ways Saint Therese gives back to our communities.

60+

Years of faith & service

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find Your Purpose at Saint Therese

Saint Therese is now hiring for Nursing, Dining, Administration, Maintenance, and more!


At Saint Therese, we value and appreciate the differences that make our employees unique. Together, we make up a team with a passion to serve others.