Volunteer
Support Our "Home-Away-From-Home" Atmosphere.
Come discover where you fit in our family! We rely on hundreds of volunteers per month to do everything from answer phones, to gardening, to maintenance to keep the house running for our families. In fact, volunteers provide more than 4,000 hours of time and talents each month to Ronald McDonald House.
BECOME AN IN-HOUSE VOLUNTEER
As an In-House volunteer, prepare for our programs, check families in and out, do some light housekeeping and accommodate the general needs of the families.
BECOME AN ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER
A great opportunity for adults. More than ever before, we need volunteers in our Charities office. Here, you'll greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls and assist with mailings, filing and data entry, and use your computer skills.
COOK A MEAL FOR OUR FAMILIES
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
One of our many goals is to offer our families a dinner every night of the week. Not having to prepare their own meal after a day at the hospital gives families one less worry during this difficult time in their lives. Additionally, they have a chance to connect and spend time with other families in similar situations. Click here for more info.
ASSIST AT SPECIAL EVENTS
Great for groups, adults
We have several events throughout the year, including some annual favorites: "Dream House" Raffle, Golf Tournament, Gala, & themed-events such as Tables for Tots, Building Blocks for Kids, & Kicks 4 Kids. Help with these fundraisers and more!
COLLECT POP TABS
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
Believe it or not, that tab you pull to open your soda can is like a little gold nugget to the Ronald McDonald House! It's made of high-grade aluminum that we recycle, generating money to support programs for children and families at the House: therapeutic arts, knitting, off-site activities and more. Save tabs at home or work and get your friends and neighbors involved in this incredibly easy way to support RMH! Pop tab collection houses are available at the House; however, decorated shoeboxes and plastic bags work well, too.
Click here for a printer-friendly flyer!
ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER OR WISH LIST DRIVE
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
Be creative! We welcome new ideas. Why not get a group together and have some fun with a dog or car wash, hold a bake sale or suggest "Denim Days" at work? If you'd like to target specific items, we are happy to provide you with our most current Wish List. Please let us know before you organize the fundraiser so that we have accurate details in case there are any questions.
SHOP AT ALBERTSONS
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
Register with us, then shop at Albertsons, Sav-On Drugs and Osco Drug stores - in person or online - using your Preferred Savings Card as you usually do. Through the Albertsons Community Partners Program, Ronald McDonald House of San Diego will receive a percentage of your purchases in the form of a cash contribution from Albertsons, Inc. It really is that easy! Help us find more supporters by e-mailing, calling or simply talking to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and more about this program.
Click here for a flyer to share with your friends!
REJUVENATE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
Help the House shine! Projects may include gardening, painting and housekeeping.
SHARE YOUR TALENTS
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
Love to fix things? Become a House Handyman! We also welcome many other talents - bakers, hair stylists, musicians, massage therapists and more! We'd love to hear your ideas.
We now have to support a much larger, 47-bedroom House, and serve nearly four times the number of families. After a screening process, we'll give you the training you need.
PLEASE NOTE: The Ronald McDonald House does not offer opportunities to fulfill court-ordered community service.
Download our Volunteer Application ,
complete and return by mail or in person to:
Ronald McDonald House
Attention: Suzanne Nguyen
2929 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Suzanne Nguyen, at snguyen@rmhcsd.org or call 858-467-4750 Ext. 2430 or 858-598-2430 direct.