volunteer at Tulsa RMHC

VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa. We are excited you have considered giving some of your time and talents to the House, either regularly or as a project, and we are certain that it will be a memorable and rewarding experience! We hope the information below will be helpful to you in deciding which area would best suit your particular interests and schedule. 

Volunteer Project Opportunities Girl wearing Ronald McDonald's Red Shoes

Cook a Meal 

The families that stay with us often return to the House after a long day at the hospital and cooking a warm meal for themselves may be the last thing on their minds. Giving these families the chance to sit down to a home-cooked meal is just another way to make the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa a comfortable and warm place for our families. All meals must be prepared in a commercial kitchen and all volunteers participating in the cooking must have a volunteer food handler’s permit. Go to Kitchen Volunteer information below to see more information about obtaining your permit and our Guest Chef website page for other guidelines for using our kitchen.   

Prepare a Freezer Meal  

Preparing a freezer meal is a more flexible way to be involved in cooking dinner for our families. Having allow us to have a dinner ready to go on nights when we do not have a Guest Chef signed up to prepare the meal. This is a more flexible way to be involved in cooking for our families! Just like all other food served at RMHC of Tulsa, freezer meals must be cooked in a commercial kitchen and all volunteers participating in the cooking must have a volunteer food handler’s permit. Go to Kitchen Volunteer information below to see more information about obtaining your permit and our Guest Chef website page for other guidelines for using our kitchen.   

Bake a Treat 

The smell of freshly baked treats makes the House feel extra cozy, and our families always appreciate the homemade comfort. All volunteers will need a volunteer food handler’s permit in order to participate in baking. Go to Kitchen Volunteer information below to see more information about obtaining your permit and our Guest Chef website page for other guidelines for using our kitchen.   

Be a House Helper 

Help with tasks like cleaning windows, deep cleaning kitchens, organizing closets, or whatever other projects may arise around the House. These projects make a big difference in keeping the House running smoothly.  

Create Care Kits  

The families we serve are often on the go between doctor appointments, hospital visits, and travel to and from the House. Care kits provide families with essential toiletry items so they can stay by their child’s side. You can create care kits and home or right here at the House! Go to the Care Kit information on our website to see more about items included in the kits.   

Contact Darcy at dtedford@rmhctulsa.org or 918-340-7965 for more information and to schedule any of these volunteer opportunities.  

Is your corporate group interested in supporting RMHC of Tulsa through a volunteer project? Go to Corporate Opportunities for additional ideas.  

Regular Volunteer Programs 

Are you interested in volunteering at the House on a regular basis? We will love to have you join in our mission to make our House a comfortable and supportive place for our families. All of the volunteer project opportunities can be scheduled as a regular opportunity, in addition to the options below.  

Front Desk Volunteers  

Help the staff with the daily operations of the House and provide hospitality and a caring atmosphere for our guests.  

  • In order to volunteer at the Front Desk, you must be 18 years or older.  
  • Front Desk volunteers sign up for shifts each month at the following times: 
  • Weekday Evening Shifts on Monday-Fridays from 6PM-9PM 
  • Weekend Shifts on Saturdays and Sundays from 9-1PM, 1-5PM, or 6-9PM 
  • You will help with a variety of tasks that keep the house running smoothly including: 
  • Answer Telephones 
  • Assist with clerical duties 
  • Help check-in and check-out families 
  • Light housekeeping 
  • Help give tours of the House 
  • Assist with mailings 
  • Miscellaneous duties as requested by Staff 

Click here to download the printable volunteer application! Fill out the form and bring it to the House or email the completed application to dtedford@rmhctulsa.org. 

The Hospitality Cart at St. Francis Children’s Hospital  

Our Hospitality Cart program provides amenities and comfort to parents, caregivers, patients, and siblings while they remain with their hospitalized child. For parents and other caregivers who are reluctant to leave their critically ill or injured child even for just a moment, the bright and cheerful cart with complimentary snacks, toiletries, reading material, games, as well as toys and crafts is a welcome sight. The friendly face of the volunteer behind the cart reminds families that RMHC of Tulsa is there to provide comfort during a difficult time! 

  • In 2 hour shifts, volunteers visit 3 floors at St. Francis Children’s Hospital.  
  • Volunteers choose a morning or afternoon shift on a weekly or monthly basis.  

Please contact Darcy at dtedford@rmhctulsa.org or 918-340-7965 for more information. 

Lunches with Love 

Volunteers help RMHC of Tulsa pack 75 lunches each week and deliver them to St. Francis Children’s Hospital. All Lunches with Love volunteers will need a volunteer food handler’s permit in order to participate. Go to Kitchen Volunteer information below to see more information about obtaining your permit. If you are interested in volunteering to pack or deliver lunches, please contact Darcy at dtedford@rmhctulsa.org or 918-340-7965 for more information. 

Kitchen Volunteer Information 

All Lunches with Love, baking, and Guest Chef volunteer participants must have a volunteer food handler’s permit from the Tulsa Health Department. The free quiz takes about 10 minutes to complete.  Go to Food Safety Volunteer Online Training to obtain your permit. All kitchen volunteers follow most of the same guidelines as the Guest Chef, so you may also check out our Guest Chef website page for more information.   

Contact Darcy at dtedford@rmhctulsa.org or 918-340-7965 with any other questions or to schedule your volunteer opportunity! 

 

 

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