Opportunity Details
Housekeeping Volunteers
The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) provides a temporary home-away-from-home for families with critically ill or traumatically injured children. RMHGHV is looking for a Housekeeping Volunteer to provide houseguests with a pleasant and comfortable stay by helping with housekeeping, maintenance, and day-to-day House activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide an atmosphere of warmth and support by interacting with houseguests and providing general assistance as needed
- May be asked to give tours to guest families. Become familiar with the House, show guest families where to find things and how to work things
- Perform daily House operation and housekeeping tasks as requested by staff, including laundry, restocking, organizing, restocking supply areas, preparing rooms for House guests, washing dishes and completing dishwasher cycles
- Monitor refrigerators and pantry, discarding food as needed
- Advise meal program guests on kitchen essentials
- Pack up meals as leftovers
- Circulate through the house to identify potential problems that might need staff attention
- Assist staff as needed with special projects
Time commitment:
- Volunteer a minimum of two 3-hour scheduled shifts per month
- Shifts occur every day of the week; available shifts are:
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Volunteers are asked to consider shifts as a serious commitment, for a minimum of one year, with minimal absences
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years old or older, unless accompanied by an adult
- Personable, patient, flexible and good communicator
- Able to deal with the public in a helpful and supportive manner
- Resourceful and able to work independently and in a team
- Able to represent the House in a professional manner
- Demonstrate respect for confidentiality
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs and lift at least 30 pounds
Training:
- Attend new volunteer orientation
- Volunteers will be trained by staff and other volunteers during their scheduled shift
- Will be provided with a volunteer handbook
Health & Wellness
Families, People with Health-Based Concerns
Administrative Support & Clerical,Caring for People,Cleaning,Food Preparation & Meal Services
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+
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