Volunteer Opportunity Details:

In House Staff Volunteers will provide caring support to guest families, take guest referrals, register incoming guest families, check-out guests, answer the phone, act as a resource person, and welcome donations from members of the community at large. Volunteers also occasionally help keep the Ronald McDonald House clean and orderly by checking guest rooms and completing light housekeeping tasks.

Volunteers must be kind, compassionate and have good listening skills, be at least 18 years or over, be able to understand and follow procedures and guidelines, and respect confidentiality of guest families. Each volunteer will attend a one-on-one volunteer orientation, and then shadow an experienced volunteer for at least three shifts. Volunteers work in three-hour shifts throughout the day, seven days a week between 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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 X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X X Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Occasional Monthly Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) 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 Counseling / Information Support Office Work (reception/filing/copying)

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:
	Ongoing Need For Many People
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	One shift per month
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	18
What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult?
	No Minimum With An Adult
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