What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: RMH Driver Volunteer position at Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest?
We provide a warm and welcoming community of support and respite for families with seriously-ill or injured children. Across our five locations, we welcome 76 families each night for overnight services, as well as hundreds of day-visitors. Services include
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At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.
Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here
Driver volunteers at our Oak Street location are essential for our weekly supply transfers. Drivers use the RMH passenger van to transport meals and needed supplies from the Oak Street location to our three hospital sites, or to pick up donations. Key responsibilities for Drivers
Drivers typically commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift, but we are also in need of replacement drivers who can cover driver shifts as needed. Meal delivery trips take place on weekdays from 2pm-4pm. Donation trips will be scheduled on an as needed basis and time is flexible. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.
Training
An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. Directions and tips as to how to drive the van will be provided at the start of your first shift. More training and guidance will be provided prior to each shift as necessary. A criminal background check and health screening is required before starting this role.
Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started.
Is the Driver role right for you?
Qualifications
- Lodging
- Meals
- Kitchen access and fully-stocked pantries
- Laundry facilities
- An accredited K-12 school
- Workout facilities
- Supportive, family-focused programming
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At our 5 Minnesota locations, we keep families close to the care they need.
Volunteers are the Heart of the House - register for orientation here
Driver volunteers at our Oak Street location are essential for our weekly supply transfers. Drivers use the RMH passenger van to transport meals and needed supplies from the Oak Street location to our three hospital sites, or to pick up donations. Key responsibilities for Drivers
- Transport meals, supplies or donations efficiently between the four locations or outside company
- Assist with loading and unloading the van
- Track mileage and gas level
Drivers typically commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift, but we are also in need of replacement drivers who can cover driver shifts as needed. Meal delivery trips take place on weekdays from 2pm-4pm. Donation trips will be scheduled on an as needed basis and time is flexible. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of one full semester, or 50 hours.
Training
An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. Directions and tips as to how to drive the van will be provided at the start of your first shift. More training and guidance will be provided prior to each shift as necessary. A criminal background check and health screening is required before starting this role.
Reach out to the volunteer team at volunteer@rmhc-uppermidwest.org for more information or to get started.
Is the Driver role right for you?
Qualifications
- Must be in possession of a current, valid driver’s license
- Must have a clean driving record
- Comfortable driving a large passenger van
- Good customer service skills
