Volunteer - Get Involved!
Volunteers make the difference in the lives of the families that come through our doors-by cooking, by hosting, by listening, by nurturing and by simply being there.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Attend an Informational Orientation:
- Monday, May 21 5:00pm - 6:15pm
- Tuesday, May 15 9:00 am - 10:15 am
To attend either orientation, please RSVP to Gabrielle at least 24 hours in advance
Qualifications:
As a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, you will interact with individuals from all geographic, socio-economic, ethnic and racial backgrounds. Volunteers must be compassionate, responsible and flexible with an emphasis on maintaining healthy boundaries at all times.
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Minimum age requirement is 18. If under the age of 18, see Youth Volunteer
- Personable, patient, flexible and has good communication skills
- Resourceful and able to work independently
- Demonstrated respect for confidentiality
Guest Services
Provide assistance with daily house operations which may include clerical, housekeeping and guest service support. You will promote direct interaction with guest families by actively listening and offering support in a manner that is comfortable for the guest and volunteer alike.
Available Shifts:
- Monday 6 - 9pm
- Tuesday 9 - noon
- Wednesday 3 - 6pm
- Thursday 12 -3pm
- Thursday 6 - 9pm
- Friday 9 - noon
- Friday 4 -7pm
All shifts are biweekly: Monday-Friday 3 hours, 9a.m.-9p.m.
Weekend Managers
A great opportunity to involve the whole family- one or two weekends a year from Friday 5p.m. to Sunday 3p.m. Weekend Managers reside at the House and manage all basic aspects of daily operations while staff are off-duty. General responsibilities include: orienting guest with House services, assisting with families' request and inquiries and preparing guest rooms. Training sessions and weekend support provided.
House Cleaning
All those housekeeping chores that you do at home also need to be done in our "home away from home"--and then some. Many of our guests have weakened immune systems, it is very important for the House to be especially clean. Cleaning duties include vacuuming, dusting, cleaning windows, scrubbing sinks, tubs and more. Volunteer cleaners can design their own schedule and choose an area of the House to help maintain.
Guest Chef
Provide a home-cooked meal for the families staying at the House. Learn more about this amazing opportunity.
Have you stayed at the Ronald McDonald House of Portland, Maine and would like to share your story and photos with us? Contact the Community Coordinator at 207.780.6282 ext. 335 or community@rmhportland.org





























