We are looking for passionate and dedicated people to volunteer in our Ronald McDonald Family Room (RMFR) Programs.
There are three RMFR locations in Southern California: one at CHOC in Orange, one at CHOC at Mission Hospital, and another in Ventura County. The RMFR is a special place within the hospital, near the intensive care unit, where families can relax and “get away” while still being close to their child. The role of an RMFR volunteer is to oversee the RMFR, uphold all RMFR and hospital policies, and be supportive to the families who use the RMFR. The volunteer’s role is crucial in maintaining the friendly, caring atmosphere of the RMFR.
Our volunteers oversee our Family Room every day from 9am-5pm; shifts are 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm. Volunteers’ main responsibility is to welcome our guests and advise them of our services. There is also some cleaning/straightening required. Our Family Room is on the 6th Floor of CHOC. We provide services for the families that have kids in the Pediatric ICU and Cardiovascular ICU.
Since RMFR Volunteers work inside CHOC, you must go through CHOC’s Volunteer Application Process. This typically takes 45-60 days. All volunteers are asked to make a minimum, one-year commitment for at least one 4-hour shift a week. We are not able to bring on short-term volunteers, special events or days of service requests.
Due to the delicate nature of the atmosphere of our Family Room, a mature volunteer able to handle emotional situations is best suited as a volunteer in our department. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age – high school applicants are not eligible to apply.
For more information on becoming a CHOC Volunteer,
please visit www.CHOC.org/volunteer.
