Volunteer

Give more families the support and care they need to focus on helping their child fight for their life.

Please complete all fields to be considered for a recurring volunteer opportunity.  You will have a chance to confirm dates and other details prior to being scheduled. Submit any questions for which we can provide further information. Our Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!

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Your information


Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). One of the fields below requires a file upload/attachment, the file size must be less than 10MB.
Personal Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Preferred Name
Personal Pronouns
Birth Date *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
Please note the following:
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and must be accompanied by an adult if under 18. We are also happy to discuss off-site ways for students to be involved.
Are you a minor? (A minor is anyone under the age of 18 years old) *
Please list the name(s) of the adult(s) who will be volunteering alongside you onsite. Those listed claim responsibility for you and their paperwork serves as an acknowledgement of the rules on your behalf. *
Language & Communication Preferences
Do you speak any languages other than English?





If you selected other, please provide the language here.
Mobile Phone *
What is your preferred method of communication? *
Address
Street Address *
Apt/Building #
City *
State *
Zip *
Fun Facts & Motivation
Please share any fun facts about yourself. This allows us to get to know you a little prior to your FIRST SHIFT. *
Why RMHCDC? What draws you to volunteering here? *
Emergency Contact
Name (first and last) *
Phone number *
Education and Work Experience
Are you a student? *
If so, at what school?
Current Employment (Company Name) *
Job Title *
Past Volunteer Experience
Past Volunteer Experience - Name of Organization (1)
Assignment/Tasks
Start and End Date
Past Volunteer Experience - Name of Organization (2)
Assignment/Tasks (2)
Start and End Date (2)
Volunteer Preferences
Please indicate your preferred volunteer location. *

What is your preferred shirt size? *
We are currently out of Mediums, please select the next best size. *
References
Reference 1 Name (non-family supervisors, coworkers, or friends) *
Reference 1 Phone Number *
Reference 1 Email Address *
Relationship to Reference 1 *
Reference 1 Years Known *
Health Information
Do you have any chronic health problems that we should be aware of? (special medication, under the care of a physician, etc.)? *
If yes, please explain.
RMHCDC Specific
How did you learn about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC (RMHCDC)?







If "other", please explain.
Would you like to receive our quarterly volunteer newsletter to stay updated on current events? (this is emailed) *
Are you interested in participating in our in-hospital volunteer programs (Cart w/ a Heart & Family Rooms) once they reopen? *
Would you also like to be added to the "on call" list? A RMHCDC staff member will reach out to you with various volunteer needs as they arise throughout the year. *
Commitment & Agreement
I understand that RMHCDC requires a minimum six month commitment for recurring volunteering. *This commitment is fulfilled through a weekly, biweekly OR monthly schedule commitment. I am able to fulfill this commitment. *
Background Disclosure
This section is required for all volunteers.
Have you ever been required to register with the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry? *
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *
Will you be volunteering as part of court-related volunteer hours? *
Please note:
We do not accept court-related volunteer hours and are unable to sign off on this type of community service.
I understand that all recurring volunteers at RMHCDC must undergo a background check. I consent to this background check.
Final Certification
I certify that the information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and I consent to persons listed as references responding to a verbal or written request for further information. (Type your legal name) *