The Ronald McDonald House was created by volunteers, and we are always seeking new volunteers to add to our team. There are several different volunteer opportunities at our Houses. Help us make a “home-away-from-home” … Get involved today!
*We are unable to accommodate court ordered or lawyer suggested community service requests.
Click on an item below to learn more about the opportunity.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities for individual volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House! You must be 16 (sixteen) years or older to volunteer inside our Maynard Children’s Hospital location and 18 (eighteen) years or older to volunteer at our house on Moye Blvd. To become an individual volunteer, you must commit to at least 2 (two) shifts a month for 6 (six) months.
Thank you for your interest in providing sweet treats for our families!
Join us as we whip up delicious treats to sweeten the lives of those in need! Come bake some breakfast muffins or desserts at the house for our families! We have all your needs: baking pans, oils, eggs, cake/brownie/muffin mixes, and icings but feel free to bring your own too for any secret ingredients!
Fill out an application HERE.
Be the welcoming face of our house as you help us answer the door and questions from any of our guests. You will also be answering the phones and spending downtime keeping our front desk area clean, organized, and stocked with all necessary paperwork and packets. A relaxing way to ensure we serve families efficiently!
Fill out an application HERE.
This volunteer opportunity assists with room turnovers, restocking supplies for our families, and helping us keep our space clean. Work alongside our dedicated housekeeping team and fellow volunteers to ensure a welcoming and comfortable environment for our families.
Fill out an application HERE.
With many programs in place, the help of volunteers keeps them running and evolving! Duties may vary but will include helping plan and set up for activity nights, putting together patient bags with comforting goodies, assisting with research to enhance and evolve our bereavement program, and sprucing up our house with festive decorations each month!
Fill out an application HERE.
Why not turn your hobby or profession into helping families? We believe in harnessing the diverse talents of our community to provide comprehensive support to those we serve. Join us in making a difference by sharing your expertise and passion! Anything from sewing, maintenance, gardening, decorating, etc. there is a place for you here!
Fill out an application HERE.
Teen Ambassadors are a group of high school students that commit to a year-long of learning leadership, fundraising, and non-profit administration skills in an effort to become advocates for the mission of the Ronald McDonald House in their schools and communities. Learn more and apply HERE.
Some things are just better in a group! There is always a way to join together and be a part of something bigger. Take a look at the opportunities below and team up with your friends, coworkers, school or civic group.
Volunteer Groups may only consist of 15 (fifteen) individuals or less and everyone in the group must be over the age of 18 (eighteen). Weekends available may vary.
Fill out the form HERE and the Group Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch. If you have not received an email within 48 business hours, please check your junk/spam folders.
Thank you for your interest in providing a meal for our families! Below is a synopsis of our meal guidelines:
Want to provide a delicious meal for our families? Please let us know by filling out the form HERE.
Available dates are in the calendar below.
Please allow a short processing time of 24-48 business hours for your volunteer date to appear on the calendar.
Please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us within 72 hours.
Read our Meal Group Guidelines for the complete participation guidelines.
As a courtesy to our families, if you are unable to make your scheduled meal date, please call us at 252-847-5435.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our Volunteer and Family Programs Specialist, Erin Thomas, at 252-847-5435 or by email: erin@rmhcenc.org
Thank you for your interest in providing an activity for families at RMHC of Eastern NC! All activities start at 6:00pm. Activities can include craft nights, spa nights, Bingo, movies, video games, etc.
We are currently only allowing a maximum of six (6) activity volunteers per group.
Want to provide host an activity? Please let us know by filling out the form HERE.
Some nights are quieter than others. Feel free to walk around to announce your activity and encourage guests throughout the House to join you for some fun! Even small audiences are appreciative of your time.
As a courtesy to our families, if you are unable to make your scheduled activity date, please call us at (252) 847-5435 and let us know.
Available dates are in the calendar below.
Please allow a short processing time for your volunteer date to appear on the calendar.
Have a question? Contact Erin Thomas at erin@rmhcenc.org
**If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please check your junk/spam folder
Are you a student looking for 20 (twenty) hours or less? Check out our Student Virtual Volunteer Hour Breakdown.
Looking to donate, host a Wishlist drive or collect pop tabs? Click here.
Although our in-person volunteer opportunities are only for those 16 (sixteen) years or older, we have something for everyone! Check out our Caring at home Projects to get your little ones involved in our mission!
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.
