Needs From: Volunteer Center of Lubbock

Guest Chefs provide the families in the House with a home cooked meal. Whether you sign up for a special occasion or make it a monthly commitment, you can make a difference. For the next 3 months (June, July, & August), we need Guest Chefs on:   June: 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th and 30th   July: 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th and 31st   August: 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 30th, and 31st .

To sign up as a Guest Chef, call us at (806) 744-8877.

Or you can email Erica Cerda - ECerda@RMHCSouthwest.com

 All items can be brought to the house between 9 am and 6 pm!

Wish List Items - We need a lot of the same items you need at your house, just in larger quantities!

Kitchen: Paper Towels, Plates & Bowls, Trash Bags, Plastic Forks & Spoons, Foil, Press-n-Seal, Ziploc Storage Bags, Storage Containers w/Lids, Disposable Gloves for Food Handling

Bathroom: Toilet Paper, Facial Tissue, White Hand Towels & White Bath Towels

Cleaning: Clorox Disinfectant Wipes, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Air Freshener, Furniture Polish, All Purpose Cleaner, Spray Way Cleaner

Baby Items: Receiving Blankets

Toiletries: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Q-Tips, Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Lotion, Razors, Hand Sanitizer

Laundry Room: Bleach, Detergent-he (any brand), Fabric Softener, Washing Machine Cleaner

Snacks: Individually Packaged Snacks such as Granola Bars, Crackers, Peanut Butter Crackers, Cookies, Fruit Roll Ups, Fruit Cups, Pudding Cups, Snack-Size Chip Bags, Snack-Size Peanuts, Trail Mix, Easy Mac Individual Servings, Ramen Noodles, Beef Jerky, Hot Pockets, Canned Tuna, Canned Meat, Juice Boxes, Bottled Water, etc.

Food: Coffee, Creamer, Individual Sugar Packets, Cookie Dough

Linens: Standard Size…Pillows, Pillow Cases (White), Waterproof Pillow Protectors

Office: Postage Stamps, Copy Paper, AAA Batteries

Other: Walmart & Target Gift Cards (to purchase above mentioned items)

To help maintain clinical integrity, please make sure that all items are new and in original packaging. Wish list donations can be brought to Ronald McDonald House or Ronald McDonald Family Rooms.

Stock our Freezer - Our amazing volunteers and friends provide meals each day for the families that stay at the Ronald McDonald House. It takes away the worry and hassle of food preparation so that the families can give all of their energy and attention to their child.

Guest Chefs Needed- Help Provide Nightly Meals to Families Staying at RMHC!

A good meal can make a huge difference. We would love to have you in our kitchen!

If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know what kind of schedule you would like to do with us and fill out the volunteer registration on our website rmhcsouthwest.com!

We are in need of volunteers to help staff our Family Rooms at Covenant Children's Hospital and UMC

Our family rooms are an extension of our house, with one located inside each hospital. Here families can use this space to rest and recharge, steps away from their child's bedside. Families are provided with snacks, and a quiet, peaceful environment with shower and laundry facilities. We depend on our volunteers to keep these rooms open, so families may have access to it when needed. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know what kind of schedule you would like to do with us and fill out the volunteer registration on our website rmhcsouthwest.com!

For more information, or for any questions feel free to contact our Programs Coordinator

Emma Thompson, 

Emma@rmhcsouthwest.com

https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/familyrooms

The following items are needed by the Ronald McDonald House:

Any donation of these items are greatly appreciated!

For any questions or for further information feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator,

Amanda VanBrug

Amandav@rmhcsouthwest.com

We are looking for individuals who have a skill set to update our house. This would be a "as needed" volunteering opportunity.

If interested email Lauren Orta at Lauren@rmhcsouthwest.com

Our Cart with a Heart is a Ronald McDonald House on wheels. To provide coffee, water, juice, snacks, basic toiletries, and distraction items door to door of every pediatric unit. We are needing teams of dedicated individuals (18+) to commit to one shift on a weekly ongoing basis. These volunteers will need to be willing to go through an application process before being able to participate.

If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know what kind of schedule you would like to do with us and fill out the volunteer registration on our website rmhcsouthwest.com!

TO VOLUNTEER WITH US PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND FILL OUT THE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM!

Volunteer Requirements:

·         An adult must always accompany volunteers under 16.

·         Any volunteer, 18 years and over, is required to have a criminal background check done.  The volunteer agrees to pay a processing fee which is subject to change and will be discussed at the time the volunteer begins the application process.

·         All individual and group volunteers will be put through an orientation of their responsibilities before their time volunteering.

HOURS FOR VOLUNTEERING

House Volunteers (Individual or Groups):

Sunday-Saturday:               7:30am-9:00pm

Family Rooms (Individual or Groups):

Sunday-Saturday:               7:00am-10:00pm

Cart with a Heart (Pairs or Small Groups):

Sunday- Saturday:              Anytime we have 2 or

more volunteers to go

together!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In-House Cleaning: (Individuals or Group)

Ronald McDonald House is just that – a HOUSE.  We run much like your very own household…only time 17 because that’s how many rooms we have. We need volunteers to help with light household cleaning, organizing closets, separating donations, putting them away, and much more.  This is a great individual or group opportunity for volunteers of all ages. 

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms: (Individuals or Pairs)

Family Rooms are mini–Ronald McDonald Houses and offer all families (local and out-of-town) the opportunity to take a break from the stressful hospital environment.  Families are encouraged to come to the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and enjoy a warm, comfortable setting where they can relax and get something to eat or drink.  Volunteers are required to commit to a regular volunteer schedule and incur additional training.  This opportunity does require the volunteer to step up.  Our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms are staffed 100% by our volunteers.  When a shift is not covered, then we are forced to close the doors, thus denying families the services we provide.

Handy Person: (Individual or Group)

Are you a Mr. or Ms. Fix-it?  Then we need you!  Volunteers are asked to do light house maintenance.  This could be anything from changing lightbulbs to fixing a loose cabinet hinge. This can be on-call or prescheduled maintenance as needed.

Office Assistant: (Individual or Pairs)

These volunteers can commit to a scheduled or on-call service.  Some of the duties of a receptionist are to answer phones, open the door, do light housekeeping when needed, and inventory rooms of families checking out of the Ronald McDonald House. Depending on the volunteer’s interests and the needs of the Ronald McDonald House, other duties will also be requested of these volunteers.

Baking Buddies: (Individual or Group)

If you love to bake, we would love to have you use your talents in our kitchen!  There is nothing more “home-like” than the smell of freshly baked cookies.  This is a wonderful and fun way to incorporate children into the volunteer experience.

Guest Chef: (Individual or Group)

Guest Chefs help to feed the families at the Ronald McDonald House.  Schedule the meal, and bring the ingredients to our beautiful, warm kitchen, and cook the dinner together as a group!  We have four ovens, two cooktops, two microwaves, and lots of pots and pans to make cooking a snap!

Freezer Friends: (Individual or Group)

Freezer Friends help to fill our casserole freezer to feed our families when we do not have a guest chef provided.  Bring the ingredients and schedule a time to prepare the casseroles in our beautiful kitchen – or simply donate a store-bought casserole!

Donation Drivers: (Individual)

The Ronald McDonald House has vehicles that are used for transporting families to/from the hospital, going to pick up supplies, taking families for scheduled trips to Wal-Mart or a grocery store, etc. Drivers sign up for scheduled shifts and/or let us know when they are available for on-call needs to serve as a substitute for the scheduled driver.  You must be 21 years or older and have a good driving record.

Of course, you could primarily do mainly one of these jobs or sample all of them until you find what makes you happiest.  If you don’t see a job that appeals to your desires, then talk to the Programs Coordinator so we can find something that best utilizes your talents. [ emma@rmhcsouthwest ]