Family Services Volunteers

Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House West Michigan, also known as Family Services Volunteer, make a direct impact on children and families staying at the House during their child’s medical care.

*Volunteers are expected to make a recurring commitment of 3 hours (or more, if desired) each week, with a flexible but consistent schedule.

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In-House Meal Maker

Our In-House Meal Maker volunteers will help prepare warm, nutritious meals for families staying at Ronald McDonald House West Michigan. This allows us to provide families with consistent, comforting meals throughout the week.

Meal Maker volunteers should be willing to commit to a weekly or biweekly shift for a minimum of 6 months.

To ensure the safety of families at our organization, Meal Maker volunteers must:

  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Complete ServSafe certification (provided by Ronald McDonald House West Michigan)
  • Be at least 18 years old

Time Commitment:
3 hours (or more if desired) per week, with a flexible but consistent schedule.

Receptionist

Receptionist Volunteers are responsible for supporting front office functions through a variety of clerical and data entry functions.

Responsibilities include:

  • Greet guest families and visitors
  • Answering and handling incoming phone calls
  • Complete outgoing phone calls
  • Organize or sort files and donated items
  • Assist with family paperwork and filing
  • Assist with mailings, printing, stocking, organizing, and other duties as required

Due to the nature of our organization, Receptionist volunteers must:

  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Complete volunteer training as needed

 

Time Commitment:
3 hours (or more if desired) per week, with a flexible but consistent schedule.

Shuttle Driver

Shuttle Driver volunteers are responsible for transporting families to and from the hospital safely and timely. Shuttle Driver volunteers should be willing to commit to a weekly or biweekly shift for a minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Transporting Ronald McDonald House families to and from local hospitals
  • Assisting in setting up car seats should families be transporting children *As required
  • Performing general driving related tasks as require by Ronald McDonald House West Michigan (Examples include delivering or pick up product to/from other agencies, fueling vehicles, etc.)
  • Other various tasks as required

Due to the sensitive nature of our organization, Shuttle Driver volunteers must:

  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Submit driver’s license information and pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
  • Be at least 21 years old

Time Commitment:
3 hours (or more if desired) per week, with a flexible but consistent schedule.

In-House

In House volunteers are responsible for supporting the smooth operation of the House by performing a variety of House related duties.

Responsibilities include:

  • Greet guest families and visitors
  • Supplemental front desk support as needed
  • Organizing or sorting files and donated items
  • Completing cleaning and organization tasks
  • Completing House laundry
  • Resetting family rooms
  • Assist with mailings, printing, stocking, and other duties as required

Due to the nature of our organization, In House volunteers must:

  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Complete volunteer training as needed
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift up to 30 lbs.

Time Commitment:
3 hours (or more if desired) per week, with a flexible but consistent schedule.

If you are ready to volunteer, fill out a volunteer application and a team member will be in touch!

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