The “Heart of the House” is our volunteer program. Volunteers serve in many capacities, helping to make the House a comfortable and supportive place for our families. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Volunteer duties are varied depending on the day of the week, time of day, occupancy rate, turnover of families, and inclinations of the volunteers. Below is a list of some tasks for which volunteers may be responsible:
While the list describes typical volunteer duties, our House is successful in serving families due to the flexibility of those individuals who volunteer. We depend upon people who are willing to “pitch in” wherever they are needed. Volunteers work 4-hour shifts, anywhere from one to four times per month.
We encourage you to complete an application so that you can become part of the wonderful team on which our House depends. Once your application has been received, we can begin to process it. An interview along with a tour of the House will be the next step. We look forward to having you join us and the families who call this their home-away-from-home.
Volunteer Opportunities
Meals with Love
Whether it is 5 PM or 2 AM, families appreciate coming home from the hospital to a warm meal. Our House provides a warm dinner for families 365 days a year.
If you are interested in providing a meal for our families, please contact Lucy Cappello at lcappello@rmhcne.org.
Volunteer Opportunity:
We seek volunteers to help supply and prepare meals. Maximum group size is 6.
How many people should I plan to cook for?
Please prepare for approximately 30 people. This number may change due to House occupancy. Ask for an approximate head-count when you schedule your day to cook.
What time should dinner be served?
We ask that it be served at 5:00PM.
This is an extremely flexible opportunity that is great for small groups or individuals who cannot commit to 4 hour volunteer shifts. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older, but youth groups are welcome with adult supervision.
*At least one member of your group will need to complete paperwork.
If you are interested, please contact Lucy Cappello at lcappello@rmhcne.org.
Maintenance Volunteer
House Maintenance Volunteers assist staff members and guests with basic routine and non-routine maintenance issues.
Typical duties include:
- Changing light bulbs
- Painting
- Patching walls
- Basic home repairs
- Janitorial tasks
- Outdoor cleanup
Maintenance volunteers usually work four hour shifts at times that are mutually determined between the volunteer and the House staff.
To become a volunteer, please complete the application on this page.
House Volunteer
Volunteers assist staff members and guests with various household tasks. There are also opportunities for maintenance volunteers.
Typical duties include:
- Answer telephones
- Facilitate check-ins and check-outs
- Assist with household chores
- Process referrals from hospitals
- Help with mailings
- Write thank you letters to donors
- Be available to answer questions or just to listen
House volunteers usually work four hour shifts at times that are mutually determined between the volunteer and the House staff.
To become a volunteer, please complete our application.
Family Room Volunteer
Family Room volunteers assist families and maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Typical duties include:
· Log all family visits
· Welcome guests
· Make coffee
· Stock the refrigerator with drinks
· Provide pastries and snacks
· Keep the room clean
The Family Room is open from 9 AM – 9 PM and volunteers usually work four hour shifts.
To become a volunteer, please complete the application on this page.
Volunteer Stories
Volunteer Application
Please complete the application form below, and we will contact you.
If you prefer a write-in application, please download this form and mail it back to 45 Gay St. Providence, RI 02905, ATTN: Lucy Cappello
