Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Weekend/ Holiday Overnight Relief Managers will provide caring support to guest families, take guest referrals, perform guest registration tasks, answer the telephone, act as a resource person, sleep on-site and manage the day-to-day operation of the house during their volunteer shift. Relief managers serve either from Friday at 9:00 PM to Saturday at 6:00 PM, or from Saturday at 6:00 PM to Sunday at noon, and are asked to cover a shift 3-4 times a year.

Overnight Relief Managers must have good listening skills, and offer kind and compassionate support to guest families. Volunteers are expected to gain experience as In-House Staff Volunteers prior to filling weekend/overnight shifts. (See listing for In-House Staff Volunteer)

This opportunity is sponsored by: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X Afternoon X Evening X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Families Volunteers will work with the following groups Families / Parents This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Health We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Office Work (reception/filing/copying) Counseling / Information Support

Contact Person: Amy Laframboise, House Manager, (802) 862-4943, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

16 South Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Directions:

Ronald McDonald House is located on the corner of Pearl and So. Winooski Avenue.   Nearest Bus Stop: corner of Pearl and So. Winooski Avenue, 1 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

05401

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Pam, Amy Or Hattie
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Many Volunteers Needed On An On-going Basis
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Flexible
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	None
Is parking available?
	Yes
Is there a cost for parking?
	No
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/a
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	Yes
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on June 2, 2009