Volunteer

Make a difference in the families who walk through our doors

Volunteers make the difference in the lives of all the families that come through our doors – cooking, hosting, listening, nurturing, or by simply being there and helping out in any way they can. In fact, RMHC is supported by 508,788 volunteers who dedicate their time, talent and resource to RMHC helping to offset costs and allowing the Charity to direct more donations back to programs supporting children and their families. On behalf of the millions of children and their families we helped in 2017, we say, ‘thanks’ and invite you to find your own volunteer opportunity.

Contact your local Chapter to find out what opportunities are available near you.

WHAT WE DO

Keeping families together and near the care they need.

ronald mcdonald houses

A home environment providing support and resources that help keep families together
ronald mcdonald family rooms

A place for families to rest and regroup right in the hospital
RONALD McDONALD CARE MOBILES

Access to health care where children need it most
Grants

Extending the reach and impact of RMHC

RMHC STORIES

The Acosta Family

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RMHC Gave Us Peace Of Mind

To Graciela and Jose Acosta, RMHC is nothing short of a blessing. The family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital for a month when their son, Santiago was a very sick infant. As soon as they arrived, a burden was lifted. “When we came to the door something cha... Read more about The Acosta Family
The Cepkauskas Family

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When “it happens to you,” RMHC is there to help

Like many young students in Orland Park, Ill., Laurie Cepkauskas collected pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in town. And like her peers, she didn’t do it because she knew exactly what the charity was doing, but because that’s just what students did. “I really didn’t know anything about it exc... Read more about The Cepkauskas Family
The Sharper Family

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RMHC has been there for us through the years

My family’s first experience with the Ronald McDonald House of Durham and Wake was when my son Paris was three years old. After months of trying to figure out why Paris was so ill, we learned that he had restrictive cardio myopathy. The doctors sent us to see heart specialists at Duke Children's... Read more about The Sharper Family
The Johnson Family

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It's hard to put into words what RMHC has meant to us

When Noelle Johnson is asked about her son Jordan’s health, she can rattle off the dates of his three heart surgeries, his seven-month stay in the hospital as a newborn, when he got a tracheotomy tube inserted to help him breathe and the nights she’s spent by her 12-year-old’s side every time he’s c... Read more about The Johnson Family
The Wehr Family

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RMHC helped us cope while our child was hospitalized

I knew about RMHC before our daughter Autumn was hospitalized, but I had no idea what it would mean to us to be able to stay at the House. I had no idea just how much thought and effort staff and volunteers put into making life easier for families with sick children. Our eleven-month-old daughter Au... Read more about The Wehr Family

Ledvina Family

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The Reason I Run for Team RMHC

When Amy Ledvina’s daughter, Maeve, presented with a high fever at 5 days old after a typical pregnancy and birth, she and her husband grew concerned. After a trip to their local hospital, they were transported to Lurie Children’s in Chicago, where Maeve’s condition grew much worse. She suffered sev... Read More about Ledvina Family
The Cartwright Family

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Our Support Network at RMHC

Having recently relocated to a new home after their previous home had been destroyed by a fire, the Cartwright family faced yet another hardship— seven-year-old Jordan was diagnosed with leukemia. Jordan had to be medevaced to Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, many miles from home, to battle... Read More about The Cartwright Family
the Sollars Family

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Mia’s treatments take her far from home

Mia Sollars suffered a stroke in utero, and at six months old she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cindi and Brad wanted to make sure Mia would get the absolute best care, so they chose Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, despite living 120 miles away. At first, Cindi rented an apartment in... Read More about the Sollars Family
The Munoz Family

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Your small change makes a difference

Spare change dropped in RMHC Donation Boxes at McDonald’s restaurants can make a huge difference to families with sick kids. Recently, because donations gave two Texas children and their family access to the medical care they needed, they were also able to share an experience of a lifetime together... Read More about The Munoz Family
The Mylander Family

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Three generations celebrate Mother’s Day at the Ronald McDonald House

Sherri Mylander’s mom, Sandy Bernier, travels from Escanaba, Mich., to Greer, S.C., each year to visit Sherri and her family. But it has been 30 years since the mother and daughter celebrated Mother’s Day together. That will change on Sunday, when they and Mylander’s 16-year-old daughter, Gabrielle ... Read More about The Mylander Family