Ronald McDonald Family Room - Ongoing

Volunteers Needed for the new Ronald McDonald Family Room^®

 

The Ronald McDonald House Charities^® of the Bluegrass is looking for compassionate and responsible volunteers to assist with an exciting new program located within the walls of Kentucky Children’s Hospital.  The new Ronald McDonald Family Room^® provides a “place to go when you can’t to home” for patient families and friends who need a break from the stress of their child’s medical care but are unable to leave the hospital.

Located on the 4^th floor of UK Hospital, the Ronald McDonald Family Room^® will help keep families close to their child’s bedside while providing a home-like area to relax. Much like the Ronald McDonald House^®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room offers a comfortable and welcoming environment dedicated to helping families lessen their stress while coping with a child’s illness.  Amenities of the Family Room include a welcoming volunteer staff, McDonald’s^® coffee, snacks, personal use electronic gaming and DVD systems, toys, puzzles, magazines and books.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room requires the help of dozens of dedicated volunteers.   The Room will be open 12 hours each week day and 8 hours on both Saturday and Sunday and will be staffed entirely by volunteers working four-hour shifts.   All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, dependable, good listeners, and able to bend, stoop, and walk.   Parking in the Hospital Parking garage will be free to volunteers.  Completion of a free two-hour training and health screening at Kentucky Children’s Hospital is mandatory prior to volunteering for the Ronald McDonald Family Room.

 “25 years ago the Lexington Ronald McDonald House became a reality because of the unwavering generosity and kindness of people in this community. Now that we are extending our mission to reach those families who need a place to relax within the hospital walls, I am optimistic that our community will once again rise to meet this challenge to help families in need,”  said Sarah Warner, Executive Director.

For more information or if you would like to become a volunteer please call Sarah Warner at 859-266-8683 or email at swarner@rmhclexington.com.  Volunteer applications are available online at  http://www.rmhclexington.com/Family_Room.htm.