Join Our Volunteer Team

OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM

Manoir Ronald McDonald House is a wonderful place to work. You will be part of a team of volunteers who take their jobs very seriously and who help make our House a safe and warm oasis for our guests. Volunteers play a vital role and are responsible for adding the loving touches that go into making our House the House that “love” built. Our volunteers assist in every aspect of day-to-day life at Ronald McDonald House including office support, fundraising and program activities, and housework just to name a few. We welcome enquiries from youth to seniors.

There are a wide variety of Volunteer Opportunities that will suit your schedule.

We are currently looking for volunteers to work in a new Ronald McDonald House Family Room program at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. House/Family Room positions are best suited to those who can commit to one regular shift a week between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The Ronald McDonald Family Room will include week-end shifts.

Some benefits of volunteering with Manoir Ronald McDonald House:

• The great feeling that one gets from helping families in times of extreme stress
• The association with other House volunteers and staff
• Meeting wonderful families who use the House
• An excellent training and orientation program
• The opportunity to attend a volunteer appreciation events twice yearly with entertainment, great prizes and most of all, wonderful fellowship
• Letters of reference to prospective employers may be provided
• Experience in dealing with people under stressful situations
• A chance to further enhance office and administrative skills
• A chance to provide compassion, and a listening ear to families during stressful times

If you are interested in joining our team, e-mail or call and we would be pleased to discuss your participation.

Help us make a difference in a life of a sick child.

Carol Houston, 613-737-5523 houstonca@sympatico.ca or Sharon Boyle, 613-737-5523 shboyle@sympatico.ca.