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Room Refresher Volunteer

Room Refreshers are dedicated volunteers who ensure that we provide a comfortable and clean environment for new guest families. This amazing team of volunteers works hard to guarantee that our overnight rooms meet our high cleanliness standards and are prepped and stocked for families before they arrive.

Commitment

We ask our Room Refreshers to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly shift from 1pm-4pm. We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of 50 hours or one full semester for students.

Shifts

Shifts are offered daily from:

  • 1pm-4pm

Duties Include

  • Restocking toiletry items (shampoo, soap, etc.)
  • Assisting with laundry
  • Making and preparing beds
  • Cleaning guest & public bathrooms
  • Dusting all room surfaces
  • Other housekeeping tasks

Training

An overview of your position will be provided during your orientation and House tour. On the day of your first shift, you will meet some of the RMHC staff members who will be providing you guidance throughout your time in the House. During this time, you will not be cleaning. The first shift will be training only and should take less than 1 hour. Please bring your government issued I.D. with you to training.

Age

Must be 18 years or older

Location

Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota
Lake Avenue House
825 S. Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Qualifications

Our ideal Room Refreshers enjoy making a room sparkle! You may work independently, or in teams of two with a buddy. These volunteers are vital to ensuring families arrive to a comfortable and clean room. This role is great for individuals with:

  • A strong attention to detail and ability to work on your feet throughout shift
  • The ability to work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • A love for organizing and cleaning
  • The ability to prioritize numerous tasks at once
  • A willingness to learn and perform common cleaning skills

Interested?

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, click on the button to schedule your training session.