House Helper
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The Ronald McDonald House is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with our weekly housekeeping. Our team relies on weekly or biweekly House Helpers to help our families feel at home while they’re with us.About the Role As a House Helper, you’ll assist with various needs, including cleaning, laundry, room preparation, administrative tasks, and more. Volunteers may be asked to help with a range of tasks depending on the House’s needs during your shift, such as packing lunches, organizing donations, preparing evening meals, and supporting admissions.If you have a specific skill, such as carpentry or event planning, please let us know-unique opportunities may be available!LocationsMercyOne HouseLocated on the 4th floor at 1111 6th Ave., Des Moines. Please note that volunteers at this location must be vaccinated for COVID-19.Blank HouseLocated at 1441 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, near Unity Point/Blank Children’s Hospital.SchedulingBoth Houses are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shifts are 2-3 hours, with morning, afternoon, and evening options available.Getting StartedAll volunteers must complete a background check and attend volunteer orientation before becoming a House Helper.If you’re interested, please fill out our application on our website or use the link below:https://www.rmhdesmoines.org/volunteer-applicationFor any questions, feel free to contact volunteer@rmhdesmoines.org or 515-243-2111.Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our families!
About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Inc.
Helping a sick child fight their illness takes a big enough emotional toll on a family. Adding a financial strain can make it all almost too much to bear. RMHC can help address those problems, whether they involve housing that’s near a hospitalized child, the expense of staying together in another city, or even getting basic medical and dental care in a vulnerable community. In 2015, RMHC has local Chapters in 60 countries and regions with:353 Ronald McDonald House196 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms50 Ronald McDonald Care MobilesGrants to non-profit organizations that also focus on the needs of childrenScholarships to students across the United StatesChapters around the world creating country-specific programs
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