Nonprofit
Published 10/13/25 8:54AM

House Helper

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    House Helper

    The Ronald McDonald House is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with our weekly housekeeping. Our team relies on weekly or biweekly House Helpers to help our families feel at home while they’re with us.

    About the Role

    As a House Helper, you’ll assist with various needs, including cleaning, laundry, room preparation, administrative tasks, and more. Volunteers may be asked to help with a range of tasks depending on the House’s needs during your shift, such as packing lunches, organizing donations, preparing evening meals, and supporting admissions.

    If you have a specific skill, such as carpentry or event planning, please let us know-unique opportunities may be available!

    Locations

    MercyOne House

    Located on the 4th floor at 1111 6th Ave., Des Moines. Please note that volunteers at this location must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

    Blank House

    Located at 1441 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, near Unity Point/Blank Children’s Hospital.

    Scheduling

    Both Houses are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shifts are 2-3 hours, with morning, afternoon, and evening options available.

    Getting Started

    All volunteers must complete a background check and attend volunteer orientation before becoming a House Helper.

    If you’re interested, please fill out our application on our website or use the link below:

    https://www.rmhdesmoines.org/volunteer-application

    For any questions, feel free to contact volunteer@rmhdesmoines.org or 515-243-2111.

    Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our families!

    Location

    On-site
    1441 Pleasant St, Des Moines, Iowa, US

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