How to become a volunteer

At the House:

Come discover where you fit in our family! We rely on many volunteers to assist with activities and ensure the House provides a friendly, supportive environment for our families.

We have volunteer opportunities for groups, adults, teens and children:

BECOME AN IN-HOUSE VOLUNTEER
Great for adults
Support our "home-away-from-home" atmosphere. As a volunteer, you may answer the telephone, prepare for our programs, check families in and out, do some light housekeeping and accommodate the general needs of the families. After a screening process, we'll give you the training you need.

BECOME AN ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER
Great for adults
More than ever before, we need volunteers in our Charities office (located just down the street from the House). Here, you'll greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls and assist with mailings, filing and data entry.

COOK IT UP!
Great for groups, adults, teens, children
Prepare and serve a meal any night of the week. Dinner is served 6 – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and 12 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday. Or, bake special treats like muffins or cookies at your house or ours. We always appreciate fresh fruit or vegetable trays for our families!
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ASSIST AT SPECIAL EVENTS
Great for groups, adults
We have several events throughout the year, including some annual favorites: "House for the House" Raffle, Golf Tournament, Gala and Casino Night. 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.
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Elementary schools – click here for details about our 2007-2008 contest!

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, massage therapists and more! We'd love to hear your ideas.

Please note: 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: Brittany Dale
3101 Berger Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123

Questions? Contact Brittany Dale, Volunteer Coordinator, by calling 858-292-7413 x203