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Welcome to our volunteer programme
Why do we need
Volunteers?
Our valued volunteers
are essential to the continuing operation of Ronald McDonald House
Herston.
Frequent family guests
know that coming back "home" to Ronald McDonald House
means seeing a volunteer's familiar warm smile to welcome them.
We treat our house as a home. As with any home, the work is never
done ! Whilst we provide an excellent facility to the families,
we often experience constraints which prevent us from providing
the quality personal assistance and support to the families, that
only a special type of person can offer.
Volunteers are an integral part of the support team to help keep
the house safe, clean, comfortable and welcoming for the families
in need.
Who are our Volunteers?
Volunteers are the heart
of Ronald McDonald House, and they come from all areas of the community;
students through to senior citizens. Although they assist in the
day to day operations of the House, more importantly, they provide
a cheerful face and sympathetic ear whenever
needed.
Whilst formal qualifications aren't essential, it is a requirement that volunteers have their Positive Notice 'blue card' for child related employment. We can submit your application once we have sighted certain forms of ID.
Ronald McDonald House
Volunteers are people of all ages, (over eighteen), and are both
men and women. A friendly manner, willingness to help, and
a cheerful and practical approach are invaluable. Volunteers are
very special people; highly valued for their commitment and service
to others.
Dedication and commitment define the strength of Ronald McDonald
House Volunteers.
What do Volunteers
do?
Most of our volunteers assist with day-to-day chores such as general
cleaning, maintenance and gardening. Volunteers perform all sorts of different
tasks. Sometimes it can be very busy and
sometimes quiet. It is important to remember that every contribution,
no matter how small, goes to make our House a happier and better
place for families in need.
Corporate
Volunteer Teams and Special Projects
- Make-a-Meal - supply, prepare & serve lunch or dinner to our families
- Spring Cleaning- those annual clean-ups we all love
- Garden Projects - We welcome ideas to brighten up our surrounds
- Fundraising Events- Put your skills to good use and plan an event
- Market Day- a fun day for all the families to enjoy
- We welcome your ideas too
Special projects at Ronald
McDonald House call for "team power", as well as individuals.
Ronald McDonald House Herston relies on dozens of volunteers
each year from our Corporate partners. Volunteer programmes
give our partners greater exposure in the local community and employees
become engaged in and supportive of their commitment to Ronald McDonald
House Herston.
Our Corporate Volunteer Team programme caters for specific team
projects to assist with business and corporate Community Employee
Days. Please contact our Executive Officer for further information on
corporate projects.
For further information on volunteering please contact us on
3257 0328 or by email, herston@rmh.org.au
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