Thank you for considering volunteering. There are many valuable ways you can help the families that stay with us. You can volunteer once or once a week, and you can do it on your own or with a group. Below are some ideas or you can contact our Director of Volunteer Services.

GOT A LITTLE TIME?
These projects can be done in an afternoon...

Meals
Our families spend long days at the hospital, and have little energy to make dinner when they return to the House at night. Almost every night, our families enjoy home cooked, nourishing meals.
Download RMH Meal Details (104KB).

Snacks
Volunteers are welcome to make trail mix, bake cookies or prepare other snacks for guests to eat on the go.
Download Service Hour Projects Details (249KB).

Tuesday Night Volunteer Shift
Available to the first 10 responders each week. This opportunity is available each Tuesday night from 5:30 – 7:30pm through our Director of Volunteer Services by emailing AbbyB@rmhwinstonsalem.org or (336)723-0228 x1003..
Download Tuesday Night Volunteer Shift Info (267KB).

Family Wish List
Collecting items from our Wish List is a great way to help families at the Ronald McDonald House and in the RMH Family Room.Click below to download our current Family Wish List:
Download Family Wish List (414KB).

Holiday Presents
During the holidays we provide gifts for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. If you or your group are interested in helping, please see the Holiday Wish List below:
Download Holiday Wish List (367 KB).

Toiletries
Since many of our guests leave their homes suddenly, they may not have all the personal care items they need when they arrive. Small sizes of toothpaste, soap, deodorant and other products are helpful.

Goody Bags
To help with long days at the hospital volunteers create bags full of "goodies" for our guests. The bags can include puzzle books (Word Search, Suduko), lotion, pens, pencils, stickers, coloring books, playing cards, stuffed animals, toiletries, notepads, etc... Your imagination is the limit! (no medicines or food, please). Contact us at AbbyB@ rmhwinstonsalem.org or call (336) 723-0228 x1003 for more information.

Pop Tabs and Pennies
Unfortunately, we don't have the space needed for the pop tab collection project, but if you already have tabs, American Legion Post #55 will be glad to recycle them for you and give our House the proceeds. They are located at 111 Miller St., Winston-Salem and their phone number is (336) 724-0660.

Instead of starting a pop tab program, we would like to suggest a penny drive campaign. Click below for more information:
Penny Drive Flyer (2187KB).

Luminary
Luminary volunteers help us assemble kits, deliver them to retail locations, and serve as street or neighborhood captains, collecting luminary orders for their neighbors. Click here for information about how you can get involved.

Sport A Shirt, Share A Night
Join individuals and groups across the state to support the Ronald McDonald Houses of North Carolina by purchasing a t-shirt for $10.00 and wearing it on April 23, 2010. Click for more information about how your organization or place of business can get involved.

WANT TO MAKE OUR FAMILIES A REGULAR PART OF YOUR LIFE?
These projects are on going, require a regular commitment and completion of a volunteer application...

House
House Volunteers provide assistance with daily household chores. This may include light housekeeping, clerical work, sorting donations and/or assisting with family check-ins. A regular commitment is required and the age minimum is 15.
Download RMH House & Family Support Volunteer Application (202KB)
Download RMH Reference Forms (180KB).

Family Room
Family Room volunteers extend the services offered at the House to all families with children Brenner Children’s Hospital at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and in the Sara Lee Center for Women's Health at Forsyth Medical Center. Volunteers greet guests, assist with check ins and keep the kitchen stocked with food. Volunteers work 3 hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 12 noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Please forward a copy of your resume by email or through U.S. Mail to: JudyS @rmhwinstonsalem.org or Attn: Family Room Manager, Ronald McDonald House, 419 S. Hawthorne Road Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Teen Program
A 'Teen With Heart' is a high school student (age 15 - 18) who pledges to make a difference, by volunteering during the summer at the Ronald McDonald House. Teens work in our offices, help with household tasks, deliver supplies the Family Room, and do a million other things to help keep the House running during the busy summer months. Email to AbbyB@rmhwinstonsalem.org or call (336) 723-0228 x1003 for more information.

Family Support Volunteers
Family Support Volunteers act as a "sounding board" for the families who are staying at the RMH and participate in special programs such as pet therapy and craft time. In this role, the volunteer's primary responsibility is to interact with the families and act as a friend in a time of need. Extensive training is required prior to interaction with the families. A regular commitment is also required and the age minimum is 21.
Download RMH House & Family Support Volunteer Application (202KB)
Download RMH Reference Forms (180KB).

 

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