Providence Ronald McDonald House
                   VOLUNTEER APPLICATION


Name________________________________________________Date___________

Address____________________________________________________________
             (Street)                      (City) (State) (Zip)
Phone______________________________________________________________
     (Area Code-Home)          (Area Code-Work)         (Fax #)

Can we call you at work? ___YES  ___NO

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, although exceptions may be made.

AREAS OF INTEREST:

Volunteer responsibilities may include any of the following tasks:

       Gardening 
       Baking Or Cooking
       Thank You Notes
       Stocking Supplies
       Typing and Computer
       Newsletter & Mailings
       Reception and Telephone
       Registering and Checking Out Guests
       Light Housekeeping and General Chores
       Interacting With Parents and Families
       Maintaining A Caring Environment For Our Families
 
Please check the following if you can volunteer your skills to the
    House when needed:

       _____ Holiday parties
       _____ Baking
       _____ Gardening
       _____ Running errands for families
       _____ Miscellaneous out-of-the-ordinary projects
       _____ Family dinner nights (preparing/picking up/cooking)
       _____ Cookouts
       _____ Maintenance days (2 per year)
       _____ Large mailings
       _____ Office work
       I would like to offer my skill of _______________________

Please check the following if you are interested in helping with
    Fundraising events:

       _____ Fashion Show   _____ Golf Tournament
       _____ Walk-A-Thon    _____ Ski-A-Thon
       _____ I cannot serve on a committee, but I would like to help on 
                  the day of the event as a volunteer.

Above And Beyond:
     Many of our volunteers have helped us obtain inkind donations of food,
     supplies, gifts, or services that help our families, we encourage you
     to help us in this respect.  Please speak to the resident director if 
     you have any questions.


AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

Please choose one of the two volunteer positions available: 

  ____1.Shift Volunteer
           Shift Volunteers work 4 hour shifts, daily, weekly, bi weekly,
           or monthly. They are on duty to support the Resident Director, 
           assistant managers or volunteer relief managers.

  ____2.Relief Manager
          The Relief Manager is a volunteer who takes over the operations
          of the House when the Resident Director or assistant manager is 
          off duty. They commit to 4-5 hour shifts or 24-hour weekend or 
          holiday coverage. Some Relief Managers work one weekend a month,
          and others work every other month or every third month, whenever
          they are available. Relief Managers doing overnight shifts are given
          an efficiency apartment to sleep in, and they are welcome to bring 
          their spouse and family. Relief Managers must be at least 21 years 
          of age.
           

1.Volunteer Shift Position: 
          #Times per week:____  OR  per month:____


TIME AVAILABLE     Morning     Afternoon      Evening
                     9-1          1-5           5-9
       Monday       _____        _____         _____
       Tuesday      _____        _____         _____
       Wednesday    _____        _____         _____
       Thursday     _____        _____         _____
       Friday       _____        _____         _____
       Saturday     _____        _____         _____
       Sunday       _____        _____         _____
       _____ I am not interested in working a set schedule, however I am
                  interested in special events.

OR

2.Relief manager Position:

     Evenings:

TIME AVAILABLE       5-9         5-10
       Sunday       _____        _____
       Monday       _____        _____
       Tuesday      _____        _____
       Wednesday    _____        _____
       Thursday     _____        _____
        
     Overnights:
       _____5PM FRIDAY - 5PM SUNDAY
       _____5PM FRIDAY - 5PM SATURDAY
       _____SPM SATURDAY - 5PM SUNDAY
       _____Holiday Coverage
       _____Vacation Coverage


PERSONAL REFERENCES: (References will be contacted)

1.  Name___________________________________________________________

    Address________________________________________________________
             (Street)                   (City) (State) (Zip)
    Phone__________________________________________________________


2.  Name___________________________________________________________

    Address________________________________________________________
             (Street)                   (City) (State) (Zip)
    Phone__________________________________________________________


3.  Name___________________________________________________________

    Address________________________________________________________
             (Street)                   (City) (State) (Zip)
    Phone__________________________________________________________


Have you ever been accused or convicted of a felony? ____ yes  ____no
If yes, please explain: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________


FURTHER INFORMATION
      On a separate sheet of paper, we'd love to hear about you and 
      why you'd like to volunteer at the Providence Ronald McDonald 
      House:(optional)!


THANK YOU!
PLEASE RETURN TO:

Providence Ronald McDonald House
Volunteer Program
45 Gay Street
Providence, RI 02905

Questions? Call (401) 274-4447