Volunteers are at the heart of Ronald McDonald House Charities ACT & SE NSW. Their generosity and compassion make our work possible every day.
Our volunteer community provides practical, hands on support in many ways. From preparing home cooked meals and supporting families around the House, to helping at community events and assisting with the day to day running of our programs, every contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Whether offering a listening ear, a warm meal or helping behind the scenes, our volunteers help create a welcoming and supportive environment for families with seriously ill or injured children during one of the most challenging times in their lives.
Join us in providing comfort, care and practical support to families with seriously ill or injured children when they need it most.
Volunteers are the heart of Ronald McDonald House, helping to provide families with sick or injured children an oasis of comfort in a sea of chaos. Volunteer’s provide a helping hand to assist us with everyday tasks around the House, 24 hour a day, 7 days a week.
Volunteers are the welcoming face in the Ronald McDonald House ACT & South East NSW Family Room. Whether it’s making a cuppa, lending an ear, or making sure the Family Room is a clean, comfortable and welcoming space – none of this is possible without the assistance of volunteers.
With the Family Room open 7 Days a week, shifts are available:
Hospitality Cart Volunteers are the cheerful and warm faces families meet on the hospital wards. Whether it’s providing toys and games to brighten up a child’s time on the ward or essential wellbeing items for the family- they’re making a difference one care delivery at a time.
Shifts are available:
Community Volunteers work with our team in the community, either at fundraising events manning stalls or selling raffle tickets, to visiting local business who support Ronald McDonald House ACT & South EastNSW.
Ongoing program volunteers must be 18 years or older. Limited opportunities for volunteers under 18 are offered throughout the year. Please contact our team for more information.
To help safeguard children and families, all volunteers must agree to our Code of Conduct and complete any required screening as part of the onboarding process.
Depending on the role, additional requirements may apply for volunteering within Canberra Hospital or ACT Health campus sites. After you submit your application, our Volunteer & Programs Coordinator will provide details of any checks needed, such as an ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card.
Are you a fundraising superstar?
Prefer the glitz and glam of an event over being the based in our hospital programs?
Or a master chef in the making?
We also offer, one-off volunteering experiences and event volunteering opportunities throughout the year, please reach out to our team at [email protected] to learn more.
Ronald McDonald House ACT & South East NSW is an inclusive environment, we welcome people of all backgrounds who are ready to support in a compassionate, positive and comfortable manner to apply.
