Host a Treat Time
View our calendar and host a Treat Time today!
“Truly, your donations make the biggest of differences. Most Sundays, volunteers would come bring a treat. Little did they know, this is the time my daughter and husband would go back home for the week. That sweet treat helped me get through the rest of my day and it made saying goodbye a little easier.” -Chelsea, guest mom
What is Treat Time?
You can be the reason guest families living in our House have a special treat and make memories together. Your group of up to eight individuals can bring all of the necessary (and creative!) items to host an ice cream bar or a popcorn bar! The ways to be creative with this are endless, and we hope you will enjoy your time in our House volunteering as much as our families will enjoy you being there for them!
How It Works
- Volunteer with a group of 4-8 people to host a special Treat Time for guest families living in our House.
- View our calendar below to sign up online for a date and time. This opportunity is available weekend days from 1-3 p.m.
- Purchase enough items to serve approximately 50 individuals to bring for your Treat Time.
Who Can Volunteer
You may have four to eight people in your group. Ages 10 and older may volunteer, but all minors must be accompanied by at least one adult 18 years or older. Please note: we are unable to accommodate more than eight people in your group. Your group members must account for accompanying adults.
What To Expect
After signing up on our calendar, you will be contacted by a member of our Food and Fun team within 48 hours of booking to confirm.
On the day of your volunteer experience, we will greet your group and get you on your way to hosting a treat time for our guests. Here’s what you can expect:
Arrive by 1 p.m. Please arrive on time to be ready for our guest families who may be tight on time based on appointments, etc.
1:00 -1:30 p.m. sign in and set up with RMH team.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – serve your treats to guest families.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – clean up your area and depart.
Treat Time Choices
We have two options for your group to choose from when booking. In order to accommodate the needs of our families, please:
- Do not bring anything with nuts in it. We can’t have nuts of any kind.Â
- Provide at least one option that is dairy-free.
Please plan on serving at least 50 individuals. Suggested items include:
- Multiple tubs of ice cream with a variety of flavors
- Dairy-free options such as frozen fruit bars, Luigi’s Ice, etc.
- Caramel, fudge and/or butterscotch sauces
- Cones or waffle bowls
- Chocolate chips
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Please plan on serving at least 50 individuals. Suggested items include:
- Bags of regular popcorn
- Butter
- Salt
- Cheese or cheese flavored powders
- Cinnamon sugar
- Sprinkles
- Pretzels
- Caramel
- M&Ms or other mix-in items
Book Today:
Please use the calendar below to select the date. Open days are highlighted in RED. When you are ready to book, please click on the available day/time to complete the booking process.
When you enter your information in to reserve a date, we will consider that date held by your group and will contact you within 48 hours to confirm details.
Dates for treat times become available two months in advance on the 1st of every month.
Make a Difference for Families & Children
Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.
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