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12 people are interested
Volunteering with Trains at Northpark - Jan 4, 2017 - 6pm-9:15pm
ORGANIZATION: Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
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12 people are interested
Volunteers: Volunteers are always needed to sell tickets, meet and greet visitors, monitor the exhibit, and sell raffle tickets. Individuals and groups work 3-hour shifts under the supervision of an exhibit manager.
Volunteers must be at least 15 years old to volunteer alone. Volunteers ages 12 - 14 must be accompanied by adults, with one adult per child. No volunteers may be under age 12.
We ask that volunteers do not wear shorts, flip flops or sweat pants. We also ask that volunteers do not use cell phones while volunteering.
Benefits: Ronald McDonald House of Dallas is a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children who have traveled to Dallas and are hospitalized or receiving medical treatment in an area hospital. Proceeds from The Trains at NorthPark provide the largest revenue stream for the $2.8 million operating budget for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
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About Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
Location:
4707 Bengal Street, Dallas, TX 75235, US
Mission Statement
The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Inc. serves as a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are hospitalized or receiving treatment in Dallas area hospitals. The House maintains a caring homelike atmosphere and provides a place where families receive strength and stability from others who share similar concerns.
Description
With approximately 78,000 square feet, the House offers 89 private bedrooms and six transplant apartments. Additionally, the House contains multiple playrooms for kids of all ages and interests, a library, media room, craft room, chapel, meditation garden, and outdoor play areas. Two large communal kitchens and dining room provide opportunities for the families to share the evening meal, which is provided 3 times a day by community volunteers, or to prepare their own food if they choose. There is also a Day Respite Room which offers families of hospitalized children a place to rest and regroup away from the stress of the hospital but do not need an overnight stay.
Hundreds of volunteers support RMHD’s annual operations and fundraising activities by serving families at the House, preparing meals, and hosting organized activities.
Since opening its doors, the Dallas House has served more than 40,000 families. The average cost per night to house a family is approximately $100 - a cost largely covered by individual and corporate donors, community organizations, and special events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Northpark Mall8687 N Central ExpyDallas, TX 75235
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15