MAKE A MEAL PROGRAM
Make a Meal program provides the opportunity for corporate teams and individuals to volunteer at the House.
The program is designed to provide a 'home cooked' meal including a dessert for our families staying at the house.
Often, our families are at the hospital throughout the day and not returning to the house until the evening. When they return they are exhausted and may not have the time or financial means to cook a healthy and delicious meal.
However, with this program, families can enjoy a meal without financial or time constrants and can also interact with other families and volunteers if they wish to do so.
Our families really appreciate make a meal teams coming to cook them a meal. Our goal in 2011 is to have at least one meal every week but we can't do this without your HELP!!
Additional Information
- Corporate teams source, prepare, cook and serve dinner to our families and then clean up afterwards.
- All food must be prepared on site or in a commercial kitchen
- Volunteers MUST wear gloves when handling food (provided by RMH)
- Menu (with a list of ingredients) is to be pre-approved by House Manager
- Volunteers must hold a blue card (this can be arranged by RMH )
Current Make a Meal Teams
- RBS Morgans
- St. John's Cathedral
- AXA
- AAMI
- Coca-Cola
- Clayfield College
- Tarong Energy
- Giovanni and team
- Steve Pil and team
For an more information or to request a Make a Meal pack, please contact Vicki Meyer on 3163 8606 or email mater@rmh.org.au
Why Volunteer?
Many people give their time freely to support others in the true spirit of giving.
The huge contribution volunteers make is priceless, yet they too gain from their sense of community spirit. Ronald McDonald House Mater relies on the generosity of our volunteer team, who enable us to continue our mission in assisting families with seriously ill or injured children. Volunteering at RMH gives you the opportunity to share your talents with others while learning new skills and making new friends.
We are currently recruiting volunteers to join our team. There are various positions available and we try to roster you at a day and time that suits you.
At present, we require volunteers in the following areas on a weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis, 24/7.
Weekend Volunteer Positions
- Room Cleaners
- Overnight Supervisors
- Office Administrators
- Evening Supervisors 5 - 9pm
Weekday Volunteer Positions
- Kitchen Duties
- Bakers
What now?
For more information, please contact our House Manager, Vicki Meyer for a Volunteer Information Pack on (07) 3163 8606 or via email mater@rmh.org.au.
The Process
Information Pack
On receipt of the Information Pack, please read through carefully and if you are still interested in becoming part of our volunteer team, contact our office to arrange an interview with the House Manager.
Interview
An interview will be scheduled during which the following will be discussed:-
- Orientation/tour of facilities
- History of the House and RMHC
- Discussion on desired roles/availability
- Complete Volunteer Application form (if moving on to next stage)
- Complete Suitability Card Application (blue Card)
- Volunteer to submit resume with references
- Q & A's
If Successful
- Training sessions will be scheduled and a training plan given
- A roster will also be distributed outlining rostered shifts
- Mandatory Annual Fire Training
- Prospective volunteers must have a Volunteers Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to apply for one (application forms can be given at interview).
Volunteers and donors help the House grow.
We need people to open their hearts to give our families an air of hope.
