Become A Volunteer
Volunteer Values
Because the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan is "the house that love built," volunteers at our House believe that:
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All families should experience an environment of compassion and caring
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All families should have a sense of unconditional acceptance
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All families have the right to a safe, secure, and comfortable home environment
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All persons working for or with the WMRMH should be dedicated to the mission
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Both the services and the financial responsibilities of the WMRMH should be managed with integrity and resourcefulness
Help Provide Comfort, Compassion and Care to Families and Children
The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan is a safe, secure, smoke-free facility that provides a "Home Away From Home" for families of children and youth seeking medical treatment in our community. WMRMH services are made possible by over a hundred dedicated volunteers who provide over 14,000 hours of their time annually and through community supporters. We welcome volunteers from all across West Michigan to join our House family!
To find out more regarding volunteer opportunities at our House ... please click on the links below:
Guest Services Volunteers
- Staff the guest services desk in the front office
- Act as a "concierge" for guest families; greet and give tours to new guest families, visitors and donors; scheduling shuttle rides, providing amenities, and answering guest questions.
- Complete general office tasks; assist with filing, mailings, and data entry; record donations and issue receipts for in-kind contributions.
- Shifts are scheduled weekly or biweekly in three hour increments between hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
House Warmers
- Ensure a clean and comfortable environment for guest families.
- Prepare guest rooms with bedding, towels and personal care products.
- Complete light housekeeping tasks; load and unload dishwasher, vacuum, dust, launder house linens, maintain cleanliness of all common areas.
- Shifts are scheduled weekly or biweekly in three hour increments between the hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Shuttle Drivers
- Transport guest families to and from local hospitals, doctors offices, clinics, social services and pharmacies.
- Mini-van used for shuttle service.
- Volunteer shuttle drivers must be 25 years or older with a good driving record.
- Shifts are scheduled weekly or biweekly in 3-4 hour increments between the hours of 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
McMeal Makers
- Individuals and volunteer groups are needed to provide meals for guest families.
- Weekday dinners may be served at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. Weekday breakfasts, lunches or dinners may be scheduled.
- Meals are scheduled as one-time community service project or weekly, monthly, bimonthly or quarterly.
McCookie Baker & McDairy Pal
- McCookie Bakers deliver home-baked cookies for guest families.
- McDairy Pals donate and drop off milk, bread, butter, eggs, cheese and/or yogurt.
- Deliveries and drop offs to the house are scheduled on monthly basis.
Volunteer Form
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