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Flexible Schedule
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Des Moines, IA 50314
If you like to work out in the yard and outside, then Ronald McDonald House has an opportunity for you! We are looking for a few volunteers to help with our yard work from mid-March to about mid-October. From pulling weeds to picking up sticks and trimming trees, *Unity Point comes over and mows our yard; however, we need help with trimming and edging as well as sweeping and general upkeep of our yard. *We typically have most of the tools and supplies that you will need; however, if you have special tools that you like to use, we encourage you to bring them with you. *We are looking for someone to come in once a week and help with our needs during the spring, summer, and fall months; however, if you would like to help during the winter months, we could also use help with winter needs as well. *We would like someone to come in once a week for a few hours; however, if you want to come in biweekly, that would be great too. We would like someone throughout the summer. If you are interested, please apply online at: https://www.rmhdesmoines.org/volunteer-application.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Des Moines, IA 50314
One of our biggest needs at the Ronald McDonald House is to provide a home-cooked meal every night for our families. After a long day at the hospital, families look forward to a hot meal waiting for them. This is great for family/friend groups or corporate team building. This is also great for teens who are looking to get hours for their silver cord or community service hours. We have two Houses that you can choose from. Our House near Blank Children's Hospital and our House Inside of MercyOne (North Side on the 4th Floor) To find a date, please go to takethemameal.com. Start by clicking on Find a Meal Schedule. Select a House: For Our House Near Blank: Username: RMHBLANK Password: 2024 For Our House Inside MercyOne: Username: RMHMERCY Password: 2024 Locate the date you wish to sign up for and click on Take If you need to change the date or need to update any information, please email me at maggie@rmhdesmoines.org to update or change the date. FAQ HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN PARTICIPATE IN OUR GROUP? Due to the size of our kitchen, we limit your group to no more than 10 people. What if I have more than 10? If you have more than 10 people in your group, we ask you to split up your group so that 10 people can cook and the other half can help with housekeeping needs. What do I need to bring with me? We will typically have all of the tools and utensils that you will need; you will just need to bring all of the ingredients. Often, we’ll have canned or dry goods in our cupboards, which you are welcome to use. Please feel free to call the house to inquire about the items on hand. CAN I BRING HOMEMADE FOOD IN? Due to RMH Global Guidelines, we are unable to accept homemade food that is not prepared in a licensed kitchen. HOW MUCH FOOD SHOULD I MAKE? We ask that you prepare a meal for 50 people at RMH near Blank Children's Hospital. This will be divided between our two houses based on occupancy at the time. To ensure our schedule is consistent for families, we ask that the meal be ready at 6 p.m. WHAT TIME DO I COME IN? We will reserve the volunteer kitchen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.However, if you would like to come in earlier, please call and make sure that the volunteer kitchen is open. CAN I STAY AND VISIT WITH THE FAMILY AFTER MAKING THE MEAL? You are welcome to stay and visit with the families during the meal; however, many times families do not return to the house until late. We leave the meal out for an hour before it is put into the refrigerator as leftovers. WHAT SHOULD I MAKE? We want you to have fun, be creative, and enjoy yourself. There is no need to worry about food allergies or dietary restrictions. If you have any other questions or want to know more information, please contact Maggie at maggie@rmhdesmoines.org or call 515-204-2005.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Des Moines, IA 50314
The Ronald McDonald House is in search of some volunteer relief managers and volunteer weekend relief managers. We are looking for individuals who are energetic and eager to help our weekday and weekend house staff. As a relief manager, you will help with household chores, handling check-in and check-out procedures, answering phone calls, and other office administrative duties. You will have additional training on all of these things. This is a unique opportunity in which we will ask you to go above and beyond a regular House Helper, and there may be some times that we will reach out at unique times to watch the house when staff is unavailable. However, this will only happen for a few hours at a time. This will also happen after you are trained and you feel comfortable with the house. There is no set time for being a volunteer relief manager; however, we will ask you to become a house helper first and volunteer for 2-3 hours on a weekly or biweekly basis for at least 3-6 months prior. This way, you will have a better understanding of what the house needs and if we would be a good fit for you. This is for our house near Blank Children's Hospital and our MerycOne House. So please specify which house you would like to volunteer for. If you are interested in this unique volunteer opportunity, please fill out an application and note that you would be interested in becoming a volunteer relationship manager! https://www.rmhdesmoines.org/volunteer-application If you have any further questions or want to know more about this, please email me your questions at maggie@rmhdesmoines.org or call 515-204-2005.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Des Moines, IA 50314
The Ronald McDonald House needs volunteers to help us with our weekly housekeeping. We cannot do what we do as staff without weekly or biweekly volunteers. Our house helpers assist with cleaning, laundry, room preparation, admissative needs, and more. We are looking for individuals who are energetic and interested in helping our families feel like they are at home while they are staying with us. Some things to note: Volunteers will be asked to help with multiple needs, from cleaning the house and rooms to packing lunches, helping with donations, helping prepare evening meals, helping with admissions needs, and more. It all depends on what our needs are during your shift. All volunteers will have to go through a background check and volunteer orientation prior to becoming a House Helper *If you have a specific skill that you have that could help with around the house, like carpentry or event planning, please let us know, as there might be some unique opportunities available.* Houses MercyOne House located at 1111 6th Ave., Des Moines. It is located on the 4th floor. Due to MercyOne House being located inside MercyOne, all volunteers must have been vaccinated for COVID-19. Blank House Located at 1441 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, near Unity Point/Blank Children's Hospital Scheduling Both houses are open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and we have openings in the morning, afternoon, and night. Shifts are from 2-3 hours at a time. Application If you are interested in becoming a house helper, please go to our website and fill out an application or copay and paste the link below: https://www.rmhdesmoines.org/volunteer-application If you have any questions, please email me at maggie@rmhdesmoines.org or call 515-204-2005.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Des Moines, IA 50314
Everyone loves fresh baked goods, especially after a long day at the hospital. A great way to help our families is to come in and bake some fresh baked goods. From cookies to cupcakes and snack treats, anything that you would like to make for our families is welcome! This is great for individuals, family and friend gatherings, team-building days, and more! You have total freedom over what to make. This is a great opportunity year-round. Just a few other things to note: Due to the size of our kitchen, we limit groups to 10 people or less. For families or groups, anyone under the age of 16 will need adult supervision. You must provide all of your own ingredients. All food must be prepared at the location. Any pre-made food must be factory-sealed. Scheduling: Our volunteer kitchen is open seven days a week. Please choose a shift: Blank: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MercyOne: 9am-11pm and from 1pm-3pm To schedule a time for you or your group to come in and bake, please contact me at maggie@rmhdesmoines.org or at 55-204-2005.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
