Hospital House Warmer Volunteer

Location Information:

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU- Children’s Tower

1000 E Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Volunteer Position Purpose:

To engage with families at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (downtown) by providing hospitality, food access, activities, and support services.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

• Volunteers will manage the Ronald McDonald House space by greeting and assisting families, coordinating laundry room usage, assisting with activities, restocking snacks and coffee, light housekeeping (tidying the space, putting away items left out), etc.

• Volunteers may run the Hospitality Cart by handing out age-appropriate activity packs and snacks to patients and families on the inpatient pediatric floor.

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:

• Ability to work with a diverse group of families including families going through trauma, a high stress time, and the grieving process

• Friendly, outgoing, caring, as well as non-judgmental and accepting

• Excellent understanding of and ability to follow professional and personal boundaries

• Comfortable volunteering in a medically intensive pediatric service area

• Good communication skills, ability to communicate with adults and children

• Prior experience with children, personally or professionally, preferred

• Must be willing to represent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond while serving onsite at VCU Health

• Placement must be approved by staff of both VCU Health and RMHC

Time Commitment:

Volunteers must commit to a weekly shift of three hours between the hours of 9:00am and 9:00pm Monday-Sunday.

Other Information:

• Volunteers are required to complete onboarding/training with RMHC Richmond and VCU Health

• Volunteers must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check and T-Spot Test (Tuberculosis Screening).

• Face masks covering the mouth and nose are required in specific parts of the hospital.

• Beginning in November, volunteers must have proof of Flu Vaccination on file with VCU Health Volunteer Services.

• Must be comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time. Ability to lift/carry items that are at least 25 pounds.

How to get involved:

Individuals interested in becoming a House Warmer at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCUshould apply online. Click here to access the application form. Once an application has been submitted, it takes about six to eight weeks to complete onboarding and training.

Please direct any questions to the RMHC Richmond Volunteer Services Manager:

Madison Moser (she/her)

madison@rmhc-richmond.org