Volunteer

State Farm employees - Day of Caring 2009

State Farm employees - Day of Caring 2009

How can my group, organization or business volunteer?

The Ronald McDonald House is operated by a staff of nine and dozens of volunteers.

  1. Volunteer for the House.
    • decorating  the House for holidays
    • “spring” cleaning at the House
    • planting something new in the House – flower beds every change of season
    • be a chef for a day.  Call the House 295-1885 or email dmcvey@rmhcharlottesville.org to schedule making a meal for our families. Please see the Meal Policies and Menu Suggestions Guide for information.
  2. Donate items from our wish list. See our wish list page for details.
  3. Make “welcome boxes” with everyday items like brushes, combs, toothbrushes for families when they check in.  Include fun toys to keep kids busy as they wait in the hospital or include a paperback book, pens, note cards, magazines, coloring books, and crayons.
  4. Create and sponsor a fund-raiser for us.  Please call the House with your ideas first!
  5. Adopt a bedroom in the House for refurbishing.
  6. Make a monetary contribution to the House. Donate on-line, visit our donation page for details.

Or mail a check to Ronald McDonald House, PO Box 4005, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Download our Ronald McDonald House Charlottesville Volunteer Application to get started.

For more information or to discuss volunteer opportunities, please write or call us!