Ways To Volunteer
House Volunteer
This position handles all front desk business, which includes the following: answering phones, interacting with the public and the families in the House, and facilitating the arrival and departure of the House guests. This volunteer position requires an application, an interview, 8-16 hours of training and a commitment to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours per month.
*NOTE: (weekend volunteer shifts can be scheduled in 2 hour increments).
Family Room Volunteer
This position is at Shands UF Hospital, working as a host in the Ronald McDonald Family Room®. Providing books and games for the children, puting out snacks and drinks, answering the phone and monitoring the activities of the room. This volunteer position requires Shands UF volunteer orientation, a TB test, immunization records, on the job training shifts, and a commitment of volunteering at least 8 hours per month.
*NOTE: (weekend volunteer shifts can be scheduled in 2 hour increments).
Maintenance Volunteer
Help with inside and outside House maintenance projects. Including landscaping, general household repairs, organizing and cleaning the kitchens.
Visiting Chef
Provide a home-cooked meal for the families staying in our House by purchasing enough food to serve for 40-50 people. Please limit group size to 10 volunteers serving dinner at the House.
Visiting Chef Guidelines [PDF] | Download Volunteer Application [PDF]
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Groups from the Community are always needed to assist us with volunteer projects and family activity projects
Group Volunteer Opportunities [ PDF] | Download Group Volunteer Application [PDF]