Hello there, friends!
Have any of you ever thought about volunteering just
because? No? Well, I have a great opportunity in mind for those of you who
might like to try their hand.
This weekend, I got the opportunity to volunteer at the
Ronald McDonald house in Iowa City with some of my friends. The Ronald McDonald
house provides housing and food for families with children dealing with
illnesses that require them to be at the hospital for a long stay, or there for
frequent appointments. The Ronald McDonald house has no time limit for those in
need of staying there. If a family is in need and they have the space, they
will take people!
The thing that I find to be really cool about the RMH is
that they are willing and able to take volunteers anytime and have lots to keep
us busy! For example, when I was there this weekend, I got to cut out Christmas
ornaments that will be sold at local Hyvee grocery stores, and the proceeds will go right back to the
RMH. Some of my other friends who were with me were given a small cleaning list
to finish, and they were done within the hour! This is because the RMH is lucky
enough to receive lots of willing and able volunteers who want to make the stay
for those there as comfortable as possible.
When talking to a woman named Natalie who works at the front
desk there, I asked her what her favorite part about having people come
volunteer at the RMH was. She explained to me that she thinks it is so cool how
willing people are to come in at any time to help. She said that the
smiling faces and great energy brought by those who come to volunteer is
something you just can’t explain.
That’s what I love about the Ronald McDonald house. Although
it might seem to us that we are doing a very small part in helping out, it
makes such a big difference in the lives of those living there. It’s amazing to
help out when you are healthy and able bodied, and giving back at the Ronald
McDonald house gives me great pride and joy. I like to think they give me back
a whole lot more than I give them.
Have a great week, guys!!!
STAR Molly
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