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*Please note: a one-drink minimum per person is required.* Welcome to our weekly Meetup group for Expats & English speakers permanently living in Barcelona! If you're a Barcelona local looking for a laid-back way to connect with fellow English speakers & residents, this is the perfect gathering for you. Whether you've lived in Barcelona for years or are new to the city, our informal meetups provide a great opportunity to socialize, unwind, and forge connections with like-minded individuals who call this vibrant city home. Come join us, we can't wait to meet you!!

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹FREE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE IMPROVE PRACTICE cat, esp, eng, ita DANCE & DRINKS 🤩❤️🍹INTERCAMBIO DE IDIOMAS GRATIS MEJORA PRACTICA cat, esp, eng, ita BAILE & BEBIDAS MAKE NEW FRIENDS/ HAZ NUEVOS AMIGOS/AS VEN SOLO/A O CON AMIG@S Y PÁSALO PIPA HACIENDO NUEVAS AMISTADES TOMANDO UNA CERVEZA, BAILANDO Y PRACTICANDO IDIOMAS DE UNA FORMA NATURAL ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO "GEN Y" DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Gente bonita, amigos y amigas: Este viernes tendremos el placer de tener a Chucho Díaz y Albert Casanova con el mejor tributo a los poetas y cancionistas cubanos: Silvio Rodríguez y Pablo Milanés. Sus mejores canciones, su mejor repertorio, interpretadas de una manera única y sensible, tal como se lo merecen estos dos grandes artistas cubanos. Queremos invitarles este próximo Viernes 27 de Febrero a las 20:30 horas a presenciar esta actuación íntima y conmovedora con las mejores canciones de Silvio y Pablo interpretadas por estos dos grandes artistas: Chucho Díaz y Albert Casanova Les esperamos.

**Open Cultural Center** is hosting another language exchange in Barcelona! **Open Cultural Center is an NGO dedicated to the inclusion of migrants and refugees in Spain. Please note that speech of an abusive, discriminatory, hateful, or xenophobic nature will not be tolerated, and are considered a legal offense in Spain.** The event is a language exchange dedicated to speaking Catalan, Arabic, English, Spanish, and more. All levels of proficiency are welcome, there will be native speakers as well as beginners. **📅 Date:** Friday 27th February **🕖 Time:** 18:00 to 20:00 **📍 Location:** Carrer Jaume Giralt, 9, 08003, Barcelona 💬 It will be a great opportunity to meet other language learners and practice your language skills. 🍇 Snacks and drinks will be provided. 📧 For more details or if you have any questions, please contact us at languages@[openculturalcenter.org](http://openculturalcenter.org/) We look forward to seeing you! 😄 ℹ️ To find out more about the Language Lab, Open Cultural Center's language school, click [here](https://openculturalcenter.org/language-lab/) or follow us on Instagram @occlanguagelab. *➡ OCC's language exchanges are a safe and friendly space for learning and exchange, where all attendees should feel welcome. We are committed to creating a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, and physical appearance. Any form of harrassment will not be tolerated. You can read our Safeguarding policies [here](https://handbook.openculturalcenter.org/important-information/safeguarding).* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Open Cultural Center** organiza otro intercambio de idiomas en Barcelona! **Open Cultural Center** es una ONG dedicada a la inclusión de personas migrantes y refugiadas en España. Tenga en cuenta que no se tolerarán los discursos abusivos, discriminatorios, de odio o xenófobos, que se consideran un delito en España. El evento es un intercambio de idiomas dedicado a hablar catalán, árabe, inglés, español y más. Todos los niveles de competencia son bienvenidos, habrá hablantes nativos y principiantes. 📅 **Fecha:** Viernes 27 de Febrero **🕖 Hora:** de 18:00 a 20:00. **📍 Ubicación:** Carrer Jaume Giralt, 9, 08003, Barcelona 💬 Será una gran oportunidad para conocer a otros estudiantes de idiomas y practicar tus habilidades lingüísticas. 🍇 Se proporcionarán aperitivos y bebidas. 📧 Para más detalles o si tienes alguna pregunta, contáctanos en [languages@openculturalcenter.org](http://languages@openculturalcenter.org/) ¡Esperamos verte! 😄 ℹ️ Para conocer más sobre nuestras clases de Language Lab haz clic [aquí.](https://openculturalcenter.org/language-lab/) Para saber más sobre nuestros eventos y seguir nuestras mini lecciones de español y catalán, síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/occlanguagelab/) @occlanguagelab Los eventos de OCC son un espacio seguro y amigable para el aprendizaje y el intercambio, donde todos los asistentes deben sentirse bienvenidos. Estamos comprometidos a crear una comunidad libre de acoso para todos, independientemente de su raza, religión, etnia, identidad y expresión de género, orientación sexual, discapacidad y apariencia física. No se tolerará ninguna forma de acoso. Puedes leer nuestras políticas de salvaguardia [aquí.](https://openculturalcenterspace.notion.site/Handbook-dcbf0af750ef402f8ec8b90d52c0396c)

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹COPEO INFORMAL & POOL DE JOVENES SINGLES EN EL COYOTE D7 POOL CON BILLARES, FUTBOLÍN Y DARDOS A PARTE DE CERVEZA FRESQUITA. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO COPEO COYOTE D7 PARA ENCONTRARNOS Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES EN EL EVENTO Y QUIÉN SABE SI CONOCER A ALGUIEN ESPECIAL. CON LA AYUDA DEL CHAT PRO COPEO COYOTE D7 NOS COORDINAMOS PARA ENCONTRARNOS ALLÍ. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO COPEO COYOTE D7 DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) MENORES DE 45. 🤩❤️🍹VIERNES BIRRAS EN LA CERVECERÍA, HACER AMIGOS/AS SINGLES NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO VIERNES BIRRAS PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA IR A BEBER UNA CERVEZA ARTESANAL Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES EN EL EVENTO. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO VIERNES BIRRAS DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA DONDE LOS ASISTENTES SE PONEN DE ACUERDO PARA ENCONTRARSE. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

(Cast) Os invitamos a venir al **TARDEO-FIESTA EXCLUSIVA CON MÚSICA DE LOS 80´S-90´S y 2000´S!! EN UN BONITO LUGAR Y CÉNTRICO DE BARCELONA!** *Esta es una Fiesta Privada organizada conjuntamente por varios grupos, entre ellos el nuestro de Meetup!* **¿CUÁNDO?** SÁBADO 28 DE FEBRERO! De 17h a 21h! **PRECIO: *ENTRADA + 2 CONSUMICIONES SOFT (VINO, REFRESCOS ,CERVEZA) O 1 COPA: 12€!!*** **ENTRADA Y PAGO:** **Se realiza a través de este link:** https://entradas.playeventsbcn.es/par-public/rest/evento/id/7611132?afi=dgXQPg7GzC3GrU [COMPRA DE ENTRADAS](https://entradas.playeventsbcn.es/par-public/rest/evento/id/7611132?afi=dgXQPg7GzC3GrU) **SÓLO PODRÁN ENTRAR LAS PERSONAS CON LA ENTRADA DESCARGADA (impresa en papel o en el móvil)** **DISFRUTAREMOS DE:** PODER BAILAR CON *BUENA MÚSICA DE LOS 80´S-90´S y 2000´S CON UN EXCELENTE DJ + MUCHA DIVERSIÓN Y GENTE INTERESANTE PARA CONOCER!* **¿DÓNDE?** ZONA CENTRO DE BARCELONA. AL SACAR LA ENTRADA POR EL LINK SE TE COMUNICARÁ EL LUGAR Y LA DIRECCIÓN. **LA GENTE APUNTADA DE NUESTRO GRUPO QUEDAREMOS A LAS:** **17,30h DELANTE DE LA PUERTA PARA ENTRAR JUNTOS. LLEVARÉ CARTELITO DE MEETUP.** **PLAZAS LIMITADAS! SE PUEDEN LLEVAR AMIGOS/AS QUE NO ESTÉN EN MEETUP**! SIEMPRE Y CUANDO HAYAN SACADO LA ENTRADA PREVIAMENTE. **LAS PLAZAS DISPONIBLES TOTALES SE DISTRIBUYEN ENTRE ÉSTE Y OTROS GRUPOS DE MEETUP QUE TENEMOS**. ES DECIR, VENDRÁN MÁS PERSONAS DE MEETUP QUE LAS QUE VEAS AQUÍ INSCRITAS! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Este es un grupo de amigos, con eventos sin fines de lucro y solo para divertirse y conocer gente, y bajo ningún concepto ningún Organizador de la actividad asumirá responsabilidad alguna por cualquier posible daño que le ocurra a alguien durante la actividad. Al registrarte en la actividad y participar en la misma, asumes y aceptas plenamente este aviso. ........ (ENG) We invite you to a "**TARDEO"-PARTY WITH MUSIC FROM THE 80s, 90s, and 2000s!! IN A BEAUTIFUL, CENTRAL LOCATION IN BARCELONA!** This is a private party organized jointly by several groups, including ours from Meetup! **WHEN?** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! From 17h PM to 21h PM! **PRICE: ENTRANCE + 2 SOFT DRINKS (WINE, SOFT DRINKS, BEER) OR 1 DRINK with ALCOHOL: 12€!!** **ENTRY AND PAYMENT:** **Get your ticket through this link:** https://entradas.playeventsbcn.es/par-public/rest/evento/id/7611132?afi=dgXQPg7GzC3GrU [BUY TICKETS](https://entradas.playeventsbcn.es/par-public/rest/evento/id/7611132?afi=dgXQPg7GzC3GrU) **ONLY PEOPLE WITH A DOWNLOADED TICKET (printed on paper or on a mobile device) WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER** **WE WILL ENJOY:** DANCING TO GREAT MUSIC FROM THE 80s, 90s, AND 2000s WITH AN EXCELLENT DJ + LOTS OF FUN AND INTERESTING PEOPLE TO MEET! **WHERE?** BARCELONA CITY CENTER. THE VENUE AND ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET THROUGH THE LINK. **THOSE OF US WHO HAVE SIGNED UP WILL MEET AT 17:30 PM IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO ENTER TOGETHER. I WILL HAVE A MEETUP SIGN.** LIMITED SPACES! YOU CAN BRING FRIENDS WHO ARE NOT PART OF THE MEETUP, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE PURCHASED THEIR TICKETS IN ADVANCE. The total available spots are distributed between this and other Meetup groups we have. In other words, more people will be attending than you see registered here! :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is a group of friends, with non-profit events just for fun and meeting people. Under no circumstances will the organizer of the activity assume any responsibility for any possible harm that may occur to anyone during the activity. By registering for and participating in the activity, you fully accept this notice.

Gente bonita, los esperamos cada domingo desde las 20:30 horas a compartir el Open Mic más Open de todo Barcelona, donde Lxs mas diversxs Artistas de todos los géneros, podrán mostrarnos y compartirnos toda su impronta, su magia, su música, su Arte. Les esperamos a partir de las 20:30 horas, cada domingo en Cueva de Lobos, Francisco Giner 23. Por favor, al inscribirse y enviar un mensaje

Hola a tod@s ! Este domingo nos vamos de cañas por Born donde podremos practicar diferentes idiomas como español,inglés , francés , , portugués , italiano ruso etc ... Animate a conocer gente nueva. Este bar tiene una gran variedades de cervezas internacionales. ¡ Vamos a probarlas! 😉 🍻🍺 Me gustaría recordar que es obligatorio apuntarse en la página de meetup cuando se quiera asistir a un evento. También quiero recalcar que es necesario tener un comportamiento correcto y adecuado en todas las actividades propuestas,y que en caso de que esto no sea así, los organizadores se reservan el derecho de admisión de los participantes.No se permite ningún tipo de spam. 🇬🇧Hi everyone! This Sunday we are going to have drinks and fun in Born! It is a wonderful opportunity to practice as many languages as you like: Spanish,English, French, Italian, and Portuguese ,Russian... Come with us, meet new people and....enjoy! This bar has a great variety of international beers. Let's try them! 😉 🍻🍺 I would like to remind you that it is mandatory to sign up on the meetup page when you want to attend an event. I also want to emphasize that it is necessary to have a correct and appropriate behavior in all the proposed activities, and that in case this is not the case, the organizers reserve the right of admission of the participants. No type of spam is allowed. 🇫🇷 Bonjour à tous! Ce dimanche nous allons faire la fête dans le Born où nous pouvons pratiquer différentes langues comme l'espagnol, l'anglais, le français, le portugais, russe,etc ... Motivez-vous à rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. Ce bar propose une grande variété de bières internationales. Essayons-les ! 🍻🍺😉 🍻🍺 Je vous rappelle qu'il est obligatoire de s'inscrire sur la page meetup lorsque vous souhaitez assister à un événement. Je tiens également à souligner qu'il est nécessaire d'avoir un comportement correct et approprié dans toutes les activités proposées, et qu'au cas où ce ne serait pas le cas, les organisateurs se réservent le droit d'admission des participants.Aucun type de spam n'est autorisé. 🇮🇹Ciaooo a tutti! Questa domenica ci troviamo nel Born per fare un po’ di festa! Sarà un’occasione per praticare tante lingue:spagnolo, inglese, francese, portoghese, russo... Vieni a divertirti con noi! Questo bar ha una grande varietà di birre internazionali. Proviamoli! 😉 🍻🍺 Vorrei ricordarvi che è obbligatorio iscriversi alla pagina del meetup quando si vuole partecipare ad un evento. Ci tengo inoltre a sottolineare che è necessario avere un comportamento corretto ed adeguato in tutte le attività proposte, e che in caso contrario gli organizzatori si riservano il diritto di ammissione dei partecipanti Non è consentito alcun tipo di spam. 🇵🇹 🇧🇷Olá a todos! Neste Domingo vamos fazer festa no Born onde podemos praticar vários idiomas como Espanhol,Inglês, Francês, , Português, ruso etc ... Incentive-se a conhecer novas pessoas Este bar tem uma grande variedade de cervejas internacionais. Vamos experimentá-los! 😉🍻🍺 Gostaria de lembrar que é obrigatório se inscrever na página do Meetup quando quiser participar de um evento. Ressalto também que é necessário um comportamento correto e adequado em todas as atividades propostas, e caso não seja o caso, os organizadores se reservam o direito de admissão dos participantes, não sendo permitido nenhum tipo de spam. Neste evento, por segurança, teremos que conversar um pouco mais distância 🇷🇺Всем привет! В это воскресенье мы будем выпивать и веселиться в Born! Это прекрасная возможность попрактиковать столько языков, сколько захотите: испанский, английский, французский, итальянский, португальский, русский... Присоединяйтесь к нам, знакомьтесь с новыми людьми и... наслаждайтесь! В этом баре представлен большой выбор пива со всего мира. Давайте попробуем! 😉 🍻🍺 Напоминаю, что регистрация на странице встречи обязательна для участия в мероприятии. Также хочу подчеркнуть важность корректного и соответствующего поведения на всех предлагаемых мероприятиях. В случае несоблюдения этого правила организаторы оставляют за собой право допустить участников. Спам в любой форме запрещён.

**Just arrived in Barcelona?** Been here a while but still feel new? This is your room. **New In Town: Barcelona** is the city’s weekly English-language comedy night for expats, immigrants, travelers, and curious locals who want to laugh, meet people, and feel instantly at home. Every Saturday night we take over the candle-lit secret basement of **Nomad House**, one of Barcelona’s newest international hangouts, for a high-energy comedy experience you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Your hosts are: **Sid Singh** (BBC, Comedy Central, Edinburgh Fringe) and **Harris Fellman** (Spain’s Got Talent, iUmor, TVE, HGTV). Together they curate a fresh lineup every week featuring some of the best English-speaking comedians in Europe — including performers you may recognize from Netflix, television, festivals, and viral social clips. Expect **smart stand-up, big laughs, playful crowd-work, surprising moments of magic, and a room full of people just like you** — new to Barcelona, open to connection, and ready to have a great night out. Best of all, the show is **free to attend**. You simply **pay what you feel it was worth at the end** if you loved it. *** **Quick Overview** ⏰ **When:** Every Saturday at 8pm 🎪 **Where:** Nomad House — Carrer del Notariat, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona 🎟️ **Tickets:** Free reservation · Pay what you feel after 🦄 **What:** Barcelona’s English-language comedy night for newcomers, expats & locals ***Important****: Please smash "Attend" here on Meetup first, and then go to the* ***[Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator)*** *to reserve your seats right away.* **Seats are limited — [reserve now](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) and come laugh with us.** FAQ's on the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-in-town-english-comedy-in-barcelona-tickets-1979894319206?aff=oddtdtcreator) as well.

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUPO VERMUT PARA QUEDAR PARA TOMAR EL VERMUT NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PARA ELEGIR EL BAR. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) RANGO MENORES DE 44 AÑOS **RANGO MENORES DE 44 AÑOS** ❤️NUEVO AFTERWORK DE SINGLES BARCELONA PARA TOMAR ALGO Y HACER AMISTADES. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL **CHAT PRO AFTERWORK SINGLESBCN** PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA IR A BEBER UNA CERVEZA Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES EN EL EVENTO. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO AFTERWORK SINGLESBCN DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA DONDE LOS ASISTENTES SE PONEN DE ACUERDO PARA ENCONTRARSE. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business. Pupusas: Beans, Potatoes, Veggie Homemade juices: Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes. Come hungry and ready to roll! 😋🛼 Locations: Ranchero Kitchen 984 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 (Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau) Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink. We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

Join us as we get together to see SIRAT, an Oscar-nominated Best International Film from Spain that follows a father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A father, accompanied by his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco while searching for his daughter who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. As their search continues, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. The film is directed by Oliver Laxe and stars Sergi Lopez, Bruno Nunez Arjona and Richard Bellamy. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70 BUZZ & ACCLAIM: SIRAT has already won numerous awards, including 4 at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, along with the Chicago, Montclair and Toronto International Film Festivals! It also earned a whopping 11 nominations at the 40th Goya Awards, including Best Film and Director, and was nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is earning a stellar 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes which calls it “an unforgettable exercise in tension” and “a brutal reminder that the journey can be more important than the destination.” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will confirm/announce details as the date gets closer. Once showtime is confirmed, advance purchase (via GFC website preferred) is advised! Once you have your ticket, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.