Seasonal Décor Volunteer

Qualifications:

• Ability to greet and support families in a warm and friendly manner
• Enjoys decorating and has an eye for color, style, scale, balance, etc.
• Good organization skills; Comfortable with decision making and problem solving
• Open and adaptable to incorporating diverse cultural and seasonal celebrations into décor
• Understands and practices confidentiality with families and other staff and volunteers
• Willing to share your time and energy
• Dependable – must be able to commit to quarterly time commitment
• Able to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all family spaces are organized, welcoming, and respectful of diverse traditions
• Rearranging furniture and décor to ensure family comfort- keeping spaces fresh for all families
• Redecorate or update decor seasonally where needed and in agreement with the Director of
  Operations
• Consult Director of Operations with any changes prior to making purchases
• Work within budget as set by the Director of Operations
• Purchase décor and furniture as needed/approved by Director of Operations
• Adhere to all Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan Protocols, Procedures & Policies
• Check in at the Volunteer Gathering Place at the beginning of your shift to check for important
  updates and information
• Always wear your nametag for every shift
• Become familiar with Better Impact volunteer database, and use it for cancelations or filling
  shifts

Training and Support:

• General orientation and training will be provided
• Role specific training will be provided
• Continuing training and learning opportunities will be offered to all volunteers

Time Commitment:

• Spring/Easter
  • 1^st week of April (1-1.5 days) to set up bunnies and florals 
    • Anything Easter (eggs/bunnies) should be stored within 2 weeks 
  • End of May- Spring décor goes away, and quilts/wall hangings are replaced with generic spring colors 
• Summer 
  • End of May/June- (1 day) 
    • Exchange quilts/wall hangings for green/blues/summer themes 
• Fall
  • End of May/June- (1 day) 
    • Exchange quilts/wall hangings for green/blues/summer themes 
• Winter
  • 2^nd/3^rd week of November 
  • Exchange quilts/wall hangings  
  • Trees remain decorated in-House storage, and are placed out according to photos 
    • Most of winter goes away in January, just to keep storage arranged nicely.  
    • Winter quilts will get exchanged from Christmas Quilts- this remains until Spring 

Parking: 

We recognize that parking is a challenge in our community. We would recommend, if possible, that you walk, bike, bus, or get dropped off. If you must drive, we request the following:

• For visits to the House 2 hours or less, please park on University Drive west of Clarence Ave.

• For visits two hours or longer, park in the ONE volunteer parking space in the lot (if open). Alternatively, you can park in a family parking space in the lot if there is one available. If you are parking in the lot, you MUST register with the front desk to ensure we are able to contact you while on your volunteer shift in case of needing to move your vehicle for emergencies. Unregistered vehicles may be towed.