A front desk
volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis is responsible for
assisting in the daily operations of the House, as well as promoting a
friendly, open environment with the residents. The volunteer reports
directly to the Volunteer Coordinator, but will work with all staff
members to ensure that the needs of our families are consistently met.
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Front desk volunteers must be 18 years of age or older
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Front desk
volunteers work a four-hour shift on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly,
or as-needed basis
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Shift
times are 9 a.m. -1 p.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.,
seven days per week.
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Front
desk volunteers support the families and staff by performing such
duties as office assistance, assisting with the needs of the
families, and many other activities which truly help make the Ronald
McDonald House a home-away-from home for our families.
Please note that all front
desk
volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation and agree to a standard
background check before volunteering.
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Special event volunteers assist at various
fundraisers and other events that are sponsored by or benefit the
Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Most events take place on the
evenings and weekends and include such events as the Rock 103
Ronald McDonald House Radiothon and the Big Scoop Ice
Cream Festival. Special Event volunteers help make each event a success by
promoting the mission of the House in the community and helping us
to raise much-needed donations.
 Activities
& Group Volunteers plan and execute activities for
the Ronald McDonald House residents. Such activities include
cooking and serving meals, craft activities, game nights, and
other fun activities that provide entertainment and recreation
for the families. Find
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RMHC
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are
responsible for speaking on behalf of the House and creating community
awareness of our mission via speaking engagements and community and
organization fairs. Ambassadors are trained to speak to different
groups and organizations, and also staff informational tables at
volunteer/job fairs and other community events.
Professional Service Volunteers
These volunteers donate their time
and professional services to the Ronald McDonald House. These services
may include, but are not limited to, graphic design and layout,
website maintenance, and a variety
of other services. Please contact
the Volunteer Coordinator to find out more information about donating your
professional services.
For more information about
volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis, contact the
Volunteer Coordinator at (901) 312-7478 or by email at
swilson@rmhmemphis.org .
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